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Bowie State University Delaware State University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania UMES VSU TU NCAT Coppin WVSU Howard New Jersey City University NSU| Morgan State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morgan State | OC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Morgan State | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $124 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | OC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morgan State | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 4,905 students)
Morgan State vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or OC?
- Morgan State University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Morgan State than Olympic College ($15,948.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Morgan State ($11,629 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 15.8% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,500 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Olympic College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 144.2% larger than aid received Olympic College ($12,738 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Morgan State .
Morgan State vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or OC? 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 OC and Morgan State.
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $31,000)
- OC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($124 vs. $320)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/