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Overview |
CAU | Morris College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sumter, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 384 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | morris.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Morris College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $14,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $14,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $18,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $10,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Morris College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Morris College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Morris College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $25,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 10% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $340 |
Diversity |
CAU | Morris College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Morris College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Morris College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Morris College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 384 students)
CAU vs. Morris College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Morris College?
- Clark Atlanta University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Morris College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at CAU than Morris College ($21,948.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morris College than CAU ($18,829 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 53.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($7,164 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morris College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morris College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($10,274 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Morris College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morris College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Morris College (2.57)
CAU vs. Morris College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Morris College? 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 Morris College and CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Morris College (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Morris College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $25,300)
- Clark Atlanta University students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Morris College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,950)
- CAU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Morris College graduates. ($320 vs. $340)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 10%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/