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Overview |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $210 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at UCO-Central than Morgan State University ($17,913.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than UCO-Central ($13,956 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 41% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($8,628 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than University of Central Oklahoma (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 98.3% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($12,738 vs. $6,422)
Morgan State vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 132 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Morgan State vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Morgan State University (36% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $3,700 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,900)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $10,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($20,393 vs. $31,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($210 vs. $320)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/