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Overview |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $217 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,137 students)
Morgan State vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 1,009.7% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.1% higher at Dickinson College than Morgan State University ($60,776.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Dickinson College ($13,956 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 31% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,162 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 210.5% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($39,554 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Morgan State .
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Morgan State vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Morgan State University (84% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($217 vs. $320)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/