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Overview |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1012 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 880/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Morgan State?
- Alabama State University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Alabama State than Morgan State University ($16,656.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Morgan State ($13,176 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 101% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($6,050 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 27% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,738 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Morgan State University (878) is 34 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Alabama State vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Morgan State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Morgan State and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Alabama State University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $29,500)
- Morgan State University students graduate with a $1,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,091)
- Morgan State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More Morgan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/