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Spelman McMurry University CAU UMHB Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University TLU| Morehouse College | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 1,765 students)
Morehouse vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at HSU than Morehouse College ($30,694.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Morehouse ($22,636 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 46.4% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($9,980 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($22,695 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 52 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or HSU? 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 HSU and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Hardin Simmons University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $1,400 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/