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Overview |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $320 |
Diversity |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Morgan State?
- Morgan State University is 131.6% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($5,477.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 574.3% higher at Morgan State than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,948.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Morgan State ($13,451 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 71.5% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,162 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 159.5% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,738 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Morgan State (3.1)
SCF vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and SCF.
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $22,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($8,610 vs. $31,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $231 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($89 vs. $320)
- More SCF 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/