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Overview |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | McDaniel College | ||
| 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,000 students)
Morgan State vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 754.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at McDaniel College than Morgan State University ($46,800.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than McDaniel College ($13,956 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 1.2% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($12,162 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 205% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($38,848 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 196 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Morgan State vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Morgan State University (74% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $40,900)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/