Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Baltimore, MD & Carrollton, GA
When students choose between University of West Georgia and Morgan State University, they're comparing two public institutions with similar missions but different access profiles. Both schools produce comparable earnings outcomes around $50,000 at the median, but Morgan State achieves this while serving a significantly higher share of low-income students.
The data reveals similar financial value with different pathways to opportunity.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$27,250
federal loans
$23,970
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$22,000
borrowed by parents
$15,047
borrowed by parents
Both schools are predominantly business-focused — UWG with 25% of graduates earning business degrees, Morgan State with 20%. However, their program mixes diverge significantly: UWG emphasizes social sciences (15%) and education (7%), while Morgan State balances business with engineering (20%).
UWG's largest programs include Business Administration (180 graduates), Psychology (176), and Nursing (150). Morgan State's top programs feature Civil Engineering (97), Liberal Arts (90), and Business Administration (87).
This engineering concentration at Morgan State helps explain their strong outcomes despite serving more challenging demographics.
For students prioritizing similar outcomes with different access missions, both schools deliver comparable value around $50,000 in median earnings. UWG offers a slight advantage in total debt burden and payment affordability, making it better for families concerned about borrowing capacity.
Morgan State demonstrates stronger institutional effectiveness by achieving similar outcomes while serving more low-income and first-generation students, making it valuable for students seeking that community. The data points to comparable financial value with different strengths — UWG for affordability, Morgan State for access and engineering programs.
Both present payment challenges for typical graduates, so careful financial planning is essential regardless of choice.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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