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Overview |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $225 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | MWSU | ||
| 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 4,023 students)
Morgan State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Morgan State than Missouri Western State University ($15,948.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Morgan State ($11,917 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,200 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 21% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,738 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Morgan State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Missouri Western State University (28% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $9,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($21,818 vs. $31,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($225 vs. $320)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/