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Overview |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $248 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,481 students)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Morgan State University ($19,584.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Morgan State ($9,529 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 4.2% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,676 vs. $12,162)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 44.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,738 vs. $8,830)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 104 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Morgan State University (29% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($24,001 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($248 vs. $320)
- More West Virginia University Tech 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/