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Overview |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,808 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,587 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,269 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,755 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,350 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,751 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,741 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 18,865 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 885/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $176 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 9,808 students)
Morgan State vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at NMSU than Morgan State University ($23,407.00 vs. $16,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Morgan State ($8,353 vs. $15,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($12,026 vs. $12,755)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University as New Mexico State University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 54.6% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($15,073 vs. $9,751)
Morgan State vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 105 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than NMSU (75.7%)
Morgan State vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Morgan State University (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $13,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($17,118 vs. $31,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($176 vs. $320)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/