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Overview |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $299 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or NCAT?
- Morgan State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at NCAT than Morgan State University ($17,050.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Morgan State ($9,189 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($9,179 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($12,738 vs. $10,082)
Morgan State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 32 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Morgan State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Morgan State University (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,100)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/