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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard JCSU University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State| Morehouse College | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $434 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 839 students)
Morehouse vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Livingstone College?
- Morehouse College is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Morehouse than Livingstone College ($27,038.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Morehouse ($15,914 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 115% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($6,794 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Morehouse College (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($13,577 vs. $12,500)
Morehouse vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 270 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Livingstone College has a higher acceptance rate (63.8%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Livingstone College (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $23,800 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $24,200)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,000)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($279 vs. $434)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/