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Overview |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 972 students)
Morgan State vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 587.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at CCAD than Morgan State University ($37,650.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than CCAD ($13,956 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 10.6% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,000 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 82.5% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($23,246 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Morgan State .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Morgan State University (64% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CCAD graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/