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Overview |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.21 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 927 students)
Morehouse vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Briar Cliff University than Morehouse College ($33,180.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Morehouse ($21,620 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 47.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,910 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Morehouse College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 96% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($26,614 vs. $13,577)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Morehouse vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Briar Cliff University? 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 Briar Cliff University and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Briar Cliff University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/