Morehouse vs Spelman
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Morehouse lists Mass once a week; Spelman lists Mass 4 times a week.
- Spelman has the higher graduation rate: 78% against 59% at Morehouse.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Spelman has the lower price after aid: $36,602 a year, against $40,092 at Morehouse.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Spelman: $59,993, against $52,889 at Morehouse.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
4 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,738
3,633
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
44%
25%
Average SAT
1090
1220
ACT middle 50%
18–25
22–29
Graduation rate
59%
78%
First-year retention
87%
94%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$39,013
$38,967
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$36,359
$32,923
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$36,534
$34,108
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$40,092
$36,602
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$41,179
$38,640
Net price, over $110,000 income
$42,723
$44,529
Median debt
$25,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$52,889
$59,993
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.