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Overview |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $274 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | PAFA | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 172 students)
Morgan State vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 639.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at PAFA than Morgan State University ($40,500.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than PAFA ($13,956 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 44% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,162 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 26.3% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($16,087 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Morgan State .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Morgan State University (73% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $18,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($274 vs. $320)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/