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Overview |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| 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
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Morgan State based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 9,101 students)
Morgan State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Morgan State University ($16,068.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($13,956 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 23.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($9,882 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than University of Houston Downtown (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 62.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,738 vs. $7,849)
Morgan State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Downtown (894) is 16 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Morgan State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 Houston-Downtown and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than University of Houston Downtown (28% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $6,500 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,900)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/