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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 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 813 students)
Morehouse vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at KWC than Morehouse College ($30,040.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Morehouse ($20,735 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 30.7% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($11,175 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 47.6% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($20,036 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 70 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or KWC? 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 KWC and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $9,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/