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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State Fisk University| Morehouse College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,738 students vs. 141 students)
Morehouse vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at PAFA than Morehouse College ($43,000.00 vs. $27,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehouse College than PAFA ($34,733 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 24.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,964 vs. $18,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Morehouse College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 50.2% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($18,987 vs. $12,643)
Morehouse vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Morehouse .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Morehouse College (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $26,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/