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Overview |
Morris College | NSU | ||
| Location | Sumter, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 384 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morris.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morris College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,198 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,198 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,164 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,829 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,274 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Morris College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.57 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Morris College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morris College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 10% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,950 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $320 |
Diversity |
Morris College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Morris College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Morris College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Morris College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 384 students)
Morris College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morris College or NSU?
- Morris College is 146.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($14,198.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at NSU than Morris College ($16,920.00 vs. $14,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Morris College ($14,652 vs. $18,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 51.4% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,164 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morris College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Morris College ($12,164 vs. $10,274)
Which college is harder to get into, Morris College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Morris College .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Morris College (2.57)
Morris College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morris College or NSU? 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 NSU and Morris College.
- The graduation rate at Morris College is the same as at Norfolk State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Morris College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $25,300)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Morris College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,950)
- NSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Morris College graduates. ($320 vs. $340)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 10%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/