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Overview |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,808 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,587 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,269 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,755 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,350 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,751 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,741 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 18,865 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,808 students vs. 991 students)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 475.7% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $5,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Morgan State University ($32,166.00 vs. $16,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($15,350 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.2% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,980 vs. $12,755)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Morgan State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 180.6% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($27,358 vs. $9,751)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 137 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Morgan State (83%)
Morgan State vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Morgan State University (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,900)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/