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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT DePaul Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University Kent State University at East Liverpool Wright State University-Lake Campus| Morehouse College | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,738 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,984 | $25,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,984 | $25,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,964 | $12,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,733 | $10,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,643 | $29,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 50% |
Admission |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,610 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 2,883 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | SHMS | ||
| 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
- Morehouse College is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,738 students vs. 357 students)
Morehouse vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or SHMS?
- Morehouse College is 10% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($27,984.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Morehouse than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($27,984.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than Morehouse ($10,371 vs. $34,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 24.5% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($12,015 vs. $14,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (83% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 130.1% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($29,095 vs. $12,643)
Morehouse vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at SHMS (3.48)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Morehouse (51.4%)
Morehouse vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Morehouse.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/