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WVU Spelman CAU WVSU Fairmont State Georgia State University of Charleston Concord University Howard ECU Old Dominion University of West Georgia| Morehouse College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 2,738 students)
Morehouse vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Marshall University?
- Morehouse College is 279.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($27,984.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Morehouse than Marshall University ($27,984.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Morehouse ($9,734 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 16.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($12,852 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Morehouse College (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,643 vs. $12,024)
Morehouse vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 50 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morehouse (3.48)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Marshall University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/