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WKU Spelman CAU NKU Kentucky Georgia State Morehead State University Howard Louisville Cumberland College University of West Georgia ETSU| Morehouse College | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,738 students)
Morehouse vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Eastern?
- Morehouse College is 184.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($27,984.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Morehouse than Eastern Kentucky University ($27,984.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Morehouse ($10,852 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 27.5% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($11,735 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Morehouse College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,643 vs. $11,460)
Morehouse vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 50 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/