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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 227 students)
Morehouse vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Centra College?
- Morehouse College is 192.6% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.6% higher at Morehouse than Centra College ($27,038.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than Morehouse ($28,418 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 55.3% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,406 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 109% larger than aid received Centra College ($13,577 vs. $6,495)
Morehouse vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Morehouse .
- Morehouse has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Centra College (40%)
Morehouse vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Centra 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 Centra College and Morehouse.
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College 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/