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Bowie State University RPI Delaware State University Clark University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania UMES Holy Cross RIT VSU Stevens Northeastern TU| Morgan State University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | WPI | ||
| 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 WPI based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 7,308 students)
Morgan State vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 922.5% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.1% higher at WPI than Morgan State University ($56,000.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than WPI ($13,956 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 36% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,162 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 112.4% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($27,059 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
Morgan State vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or WPI? 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 WPI and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Morgan State University (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,800 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,900)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- WPI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/