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Spelman CAU Georgia State Howard University of West Georgia NCAT Tuskegee University KSU Hampton University GS Columbus State Fisk University| Philander Smith College | Morehouse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,567 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | morehouse.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $27,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $27,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $14,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $35,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $13,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,221 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 74% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Morehouse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehouse College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,567 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Morehouse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Morehouse?
- Morehouse College is 129.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($27,038.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.1% higher at Morehouse than Philander Smith College ($27,038.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Morehouse ($15,634 vs. $35,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 77% lower than costs at Morehouse College ($8,250 vs. $14,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Morehouse College (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehouse College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($13,577 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Morehouse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehouse or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Morehouse students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Morehouse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Morehouse? 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 Morehouse and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Morehouse is higher than Philander Smith College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Morehouse College earn on average $21,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $26,800)
- Morehouse College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Morehouse graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehouse students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/