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Overview |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,297 students)
Morgan State vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Morgan State than Shawnee State University ($15,948.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Morgan State ($13,313 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 5% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,588 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 65% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($12,738 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Morgan State vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than Shawnee State University (28% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/