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Overview |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $240 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 3,785 students)
Morgan State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Morgan State than West Virginia State University ($15,948.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Morgan State ($11,684 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 0.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,162 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 34.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,738 vs. $9,482)
Morgan State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 49 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Morgan State (85.4%)
Morgan State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Morgan State is higher than West Virginia State University (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($240 vs. $320)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/