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Overview |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $222 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 4,241 students)
Morgan State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 182.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Penn College than Morgan State University ($23,190.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Penn College ($13,956 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 0.3% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($12,130 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,738 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Morgan State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Morgan State University (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,500 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/