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Overview |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,808 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,587 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,269 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,755 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,350 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,751 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,741 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 18,865 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (9,808 students vs. 2,758 students)
Morgan State vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 478.9% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $5,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at University of Charleston than Morgan State University ($32,342.00 vs. $16,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than University of Charleston ($15,350 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 14.3% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,162 vs. $12,755)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Morgan State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 140.4% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($23,439 vs. $9,751)
Morgan State vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 116 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Morgan State vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Morgan State University (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,300 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/