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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State ASU| Morehouse College | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $369 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Paine College | ||
| 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
- Morehouse College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 310 students)
Morehouse vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Paine College?
- Morehouse College is 112.8% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Morehouse than Paine College ($27,038.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Morehouse ($15,877 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 94.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($7,512 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Paine College ($13,577 vs. $11,755)
Morehouse vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Morehouse College (978) is 229 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming Morehouse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Morehouse has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Morehouse vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Paine 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 Paine College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Paine College (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $28,400)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/