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Overview |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 253 students)
Morehouse vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Hiwassee College?
- Morehouse College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Morehouse than Hiwassee College ($27,038.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 82.9% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($7,987 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than Hiwassee College (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($13,577 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 31 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Morehouse vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Morehouse.
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/