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Spelman CAU Georgia State Bates Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Bowdoin College Tuskegee University KSC KSU Hampton University| Morehouse College | Colby Sawyer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 943 students)
Morehouse vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Morehouse College ($46,364.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Morehouse ($28,202 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 12.1% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,606 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 179.2% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($37,913 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Morehouse .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Colby Sawyer College (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,900)
- Colby Sawyer College and Morehouse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Colby Sawyer College and Morehouse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/