- Howard University (HU) is a private school while Morgan State University (Morgan State) is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and Morgan State is located in Baltimore, MD.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than Morgan State ($18,800).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than Morgan State (63.72%).
- HU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Morgan State (970).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than Morgan State (9,101 students).
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| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #282 in National Universities #15 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Baltimore, MD |
HU| Known as | Morgan State | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $8,118 Maryland residents $18,800 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $9,819 Maryland residents $17,883 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $11,374 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 63.72% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 26.07% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 970 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 9,101 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 7,609 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 1,492 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 554 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,958) $6,964 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,413 Full-time 355 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,740 for Faculties $66,092 Part-time |