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Overview |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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 |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $320 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Morgan State?
- Washburn University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Washburn University than Morgan State University ($20,328.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Morgan State ($12,473 vs. $13,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 21.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,040 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 62.9% larger than aid received Washburn University ($12,738 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Washburn University vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Morgan State University (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,900)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $14,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($16,900 vs. $31,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($174 vs. $320)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/