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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University Clemson GWU AU| Morehouse College | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Morehouse | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Erskine 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 956 students)
Morehouse vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Erskine College than Morehouse College ($34,435.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehouse College than Erskine College ($35,251 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 17.3% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($12,450 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Erskine College than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 24% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($16,834 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 15 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Morehouse students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Morehouse has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Morehouse vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is the same as at Erskine College (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/