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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 | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $26,088 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $26,088 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $13,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $23,223 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $17,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,738 students vs. 902 students)
Morehouse vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Capitol College?
- Morehouse College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($27,984.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Morehouse than Capitol College ($27,984.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Morehouse ($23,223 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 9.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($13,676 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Morehouse College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($17,745 vs. $12,643)
Morehouse vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 45 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Capitol College? 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 Capitol College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Capitol College (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Morehouse graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $48,000)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/