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Overview |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,567 students)
Morehouse vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Tennessee State University?
- Morehouse College is 279.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Morehouse than Tennessee State University ($27,038.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Morehouse ($11,986 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 71% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($8,542 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Morehouse College (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($17,315 vs. $13,577)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Morehouse vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Tennessee State University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,400)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Morehouse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/