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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT CBU Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS University of Southern Mississippi| Morehouse College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
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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 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | - | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 116 students)
Morehouse vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at MCA than Morehouse College ($32,400.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 64.3% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($8,890 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than Memphis College of Art (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($13,577 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MCA (3.33)
Morehouse vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or MCA? 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 MCA and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Memphis College of Art (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $18,100 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $29,900)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/