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Overview |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $301 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | ODU | ||
| 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,276 students)
Morgan State vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 498.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at ODU than Morgan State University ($32,780.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than ODU ($13,956 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 2.6% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,850 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($23,646 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 131 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming ODU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than ODU (52.4%)
Morgan State vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or ODU? 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 ODU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Morgan State University (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,900)
- Ohio Dominican University students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($29,125 vs. $31,000)
- ODU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($301 vs. $320)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/