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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State Fisk University| Gordon College | Morehouse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 2,567 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | morehouse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $27,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $27,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $14,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $35,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $13,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 5,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 3,133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Morehouse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 2,567 students)
Gordon vs. Morehouse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Morehouse?
- Morehouse College is 954.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.5% higher at Morehouse than Gordon College ($27,038.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Morehouse ($8,185 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 57.8% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,257 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Morehouse College (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 76.3% larger than aid received Gordon College ($13,577 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Morehouse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Morehouse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehouse or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 127 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Morehouse (60%)
Gordon vs. Morehouse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Morehouse? 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 Morehouse and Gordon.
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/