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Overview |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Hampton University | ||
| 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 Hampton University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,286 students)
Morgan State vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 378.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Hampton University than Morgan State University ($26,198.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Hampton University ($13,956 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,162 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($13,710 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 142 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Morgan State vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Morgan State University (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,900)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Hampton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/