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Overview |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,149 students)
Morgan State vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or ECSU?
- Morgan State University is 447.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219% higher at Morgan State than Elizabeth City State University ($15,948.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Morgan State ($4,120 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 39.4% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($8,727 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($12,738 vs. $8,877)
Morgan State vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Morgan State University (878) is 34 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Morgan State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Morgan State vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Morgan State University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,125 vs. $31,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/