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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State Fisk University| Morehouse College | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.2 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Beacon College | ||
| 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
- Morehouse College is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 501 students)
Morehouse vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Beacon College than Morehouse College ($46,420.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehouse College than Beacon College ($35,251 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 2.6% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($14,234 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than Morehouse College (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($20,933 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Morehouse .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Morehouse has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Morehouse vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Morehouse College (82% vs. 55%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/