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Overview |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,567 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morehouse.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,038 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,038 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,606 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,251 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,577 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,221 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,133 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Morehouse | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 1,909 students)
Morehouse vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehouse or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Morehouse for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Willamette University than Morehouse College ($45,000.00 vs. $27,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Morehouse ($32,957 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 1.9% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($14,340 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Morehouse College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 104% larger than aid received Morehouse College ($27,700 vs. $13,577)
Morehouse vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehouse or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Morehouse .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 250 points higher than at Morehouse (978)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Morehouse (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Morehouse (3.48)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Morehouse (60%)
Morehouse vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehouse or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Morehouse.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Morehouse College (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Morehouse graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehouse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Morehouse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/