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Overview |
Morris College | VSU | ||
| Location | Sumter, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 384 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morris.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morris College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,198 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,198 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,164 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,829 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,274 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Morris College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.57 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morris College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morris College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 10% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,950 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $305 |
Diversity |
Morris College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Morris College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Morris College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Morris College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 384 students)
Morris College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morris College or VSU?
- Morris College is 156.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,198.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at VSU than Morris College ($16,542.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Morris College ($15,773 vs. $18,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 61.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($7,164 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morris College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Morris College ($11,498 vs. $10,274)
Which college is harder to get into, Morris College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Morris College .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Morris College (2.57)
Morris College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morris College 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 Morris College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Morris College (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Morris College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $25,300)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Morris College graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,950)
- VSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Morris College graduates. ($305 vs. $340)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 10%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/