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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Westminster College Hampton University GS Columbus State| Morehouse College | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 1,508 students)
Morehouse vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or WWU?
- Morehouse College is 2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Morehouse than William Woods University ($27,038.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Morehouse ($23,363 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 39.8% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($10,450 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Morehouse College (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($20,431 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 57 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming WWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or WWU? 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 WWU and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than William Woods University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $9,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/