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Overview |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,706 students)
Morgan State vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Bard College?
- Bard College is 991.8% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at Bard College than Morgan State University ($59,800.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Bard College ($13,956 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,162 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 320.7% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($53,584 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Morgan State .
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Morgan State vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Bard College? 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 Bard College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Morgan State University (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $700 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,900)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/