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Overview |
Morgan State | Central | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Central than Morgan State University ($16,080.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Central ($13,956 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 25.4% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($9,699 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 95.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($12,738 vs. $6,517)
Morgan State vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 132 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Central (71.3%)
Morgan State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Central? 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 Central and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Morgan State University (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $600 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,900)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $8,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($22,441 vs. $31,000)
- Central graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/