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Overview |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 6,509 students)
Morgan State vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Morgan State than PennWest California ($15,948.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.8% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,416 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($12,738 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 44 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Morgan State vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Morgan State University (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,600 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,900)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/