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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University Endicott College GS Columbus State| Morehouse College | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20% | ||
| 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, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 2,551 students)
Morehouse vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Rivier College than Morehouse College ($35,445.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Morehouse ($28,983 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 1.7% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($14,362 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Morehouse College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 58.8% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($21,554 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Morehouse .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Rivier 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 Rivier College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Rivier College (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/