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Overview |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $17,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $30,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $30,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 2,720 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 2,738 students)
Morehouse vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or NEC?
- New England College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at NEC than Morehouse College ($40,178.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Morehouse ($30,280 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 13.7% lower than costs at New England College ($14,964 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Morehouse College (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 141% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($30,475 vs. $12,643)
Morehouse vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or NEC? 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 NEC and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than New England College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $8,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Morehouse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Morehouse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More NEC 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/