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GS KSU Spelman CAU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Morehouse College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Morehouse based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,567 students)
Morehouse vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or VSU?
- Morehouse College is 518.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Morehouse than Valdosta State University ($27,038.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Morehouse ($12,836 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 63.7% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($8,922 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Morehouse College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,577 vs. $9,875)
Morehouse vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 15 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Morehouse students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or VSU? 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 VSU and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Valdosta State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $7,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/