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Overview |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 9,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $5,587 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $16,269 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $12,755 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $9,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 22,741 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 18,865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 860/1080 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,808 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Morgan State?
- Western Connecticut State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Morgan State than Western Connecticut State University ($16,269.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than WestConn ($15,350 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 18.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,755 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,751 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Morgan State University (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,900)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/