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Overview |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,265 students)
Morgan State vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Barton College?
- Barton College is 528.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Barton College than Morgan State University ($34,400.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Barton College ($13,956 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 9.6% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,100 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 83.9% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($23,431 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 81 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Barton 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 Barton College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Morgan State University (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Barton College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/