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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State Fisk University| Morehouse College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 298 students)
Morehouse vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 127.8% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Simon's Rock than Morehouse College ($61,600.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehouse College than Simon's Rock ($35,251 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 17.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,606 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Morehouse College (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 180.8% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($38,119 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Morehouse (3.48)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Morehouse.
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/