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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS ETSU Columbus State| Morehouse College | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | South College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 83% |
Admission |
Morehouse | South College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $359 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | South College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 2,567 students)
Morehouse vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or South College?
- Morehouse College is 64.4% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Morehouse than South College ($27,038.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than Morehouse ($14,831 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 24.5% lower than costs at South College ($14,606 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South College than Morehouse College (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 4.1% larger than aid received South College ($13,577 vs. $13,048)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or Morehouse .
Morehouse vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or South 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 South College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than South College (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $18,800 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $29,200)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $7,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,777)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($279 vs. $359)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/