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Overview |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $236 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 7,169 students)
Morgan State vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at NSC than Morgan State University ($19,289.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than NSC ($13,956 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 12.3% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,830 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Nevada State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,738 vs. $6,696)
Morgan State vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than NSC (82.5%)
Morgan State vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or NSC? 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 NSC and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Nevada State College (28% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $8,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($22,920 vs. $31,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More NSC 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/