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