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UH Spelman University of St Thomas CAU University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Georgia State UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Howard University of West Georgia| Morehouse College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 2,738 students)
Morehouse vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at HBU than Morehouse College ($35,500.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Morehouse ($20,530 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 38.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($10,816 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Morehouse College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 115.6% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($27,261 vs. $12,643)
Morehouse vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 82 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or HBU? 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 HBU and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Houston Baptist University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Morehouse graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,000)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/