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Overview |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $143 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 807 students)
Morgan State vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 137.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Morgan State than Plaza College ($15,948.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Plaza College ($13,956 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 73.7% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($7,000 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Plaza College ($12,738 vs. $6,822)
Morgan State vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Morgan State .
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Plaza College (30%)
Morgan State vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Morgan State.
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $17,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($13,915 vs. $31,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($143 vs. $320)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/