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Overview |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $239 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Marshall University than Morgan State University ($18,244.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Morgan State ($8,756 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 2.7% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,840 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,738 vs. $11,221)
Morgan State vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 150 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Morgan State University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $7,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($23,134 vs. $31,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($239 vs. $320)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/