- Both Morgan State University (Morgan State) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
- Morgan State is located in Baltimore, MD and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- Morgan State has more expensive tuition of $18,800 than FAMU ($17,725).
- FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than Morgan State (63.72%).
- FAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than Morgan State (970).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than Morgan State (9,101 students).
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| #282 in National Universities #15 in Maryland | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Baltimore, MD | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
Morgan State| Known as | FAMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,118 Maryland residents $18,800 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $9,819 Maryland residents $17,883 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $11,374 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 63.72% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 26.07% | Yield | 45.45% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,101 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 7,609 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 1,492 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 554 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,958) $6,964 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 428 Full-time 151 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 1,413 Full-time 355 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $86,740 for Faculties $66,092 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |