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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Spelman Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon CAU| Morehouse College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 29% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,567 students)
Morehouse vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Wake Forest than Morehouse College ($61,012.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Morehouse ($26,197 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehouse College are 14% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,606 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehouse College than Wake Forest University (79% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 299.4% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($54,233 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Morehouse .
- Morehouse has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Morehouse vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Morehouse College (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Morehouse graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $48,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/