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Overview |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $315 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 569 students)
Morgan State vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Potomac College Herndon is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.9% higher at Morgan State than Potomac College Herndon ($15,948.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 7.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,360 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Potomac College Herndon (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($12,738 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Morgan State .
Morgan State vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Potomac College Herndon (28% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $10,500 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $40,900)
- Potomac College Herndon students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($30,500 vs. $31,000)
- Potomac College-Herndon graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($315 vs. $320)
- More Potomac College-Herndon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/