Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Morehouse's yield is 11 pts higher than Howard's
Yield rate - 2
Morehouse admits 33% vs. 42% at Howard
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HowardSelective
- MorehouseSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HowardTest-optional
- MorehouseTest-optional
How they read a record
Howard
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Morehouse
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Howard | Morehouse |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Howard University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Howard University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Howard University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Morehouse College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why