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Overview |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $265 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 5,004 students)
Morgan State vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or WSSU?
- Morgan State University is 61% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Morgan State than Winston Salem State University ($15,948.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than WSSU ($13,956 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,220 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($12,738 vs. $8,350)
Morgan State vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Morgan State University (878) is 8 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Morgan State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Morgan State vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Morgan State University (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $5,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,663 vs. $31,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($265 vs. $320)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/