Morris College vs. WVSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Morris College in Sumter, SC with West Virginia State University in Institute, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Virginia State University is larger than Morris College based on total student enrollment (3,246 students vs. 383 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Morris College is located in Sumter, SC (Small City setting); West Virginia State University is in Institute, WV (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Morris College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Morris College 10:1; West Virginia State University 13:1.

Morris College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Morris College or WVSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Morris College ($11,055 vs. $19,180).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morris College are 43.8% lower than at West Virginia State University ($7,602 vs. $13,522).
• Morris College is 74.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than WVSU (about $7,094 more per year; $16,664.00 vs. $9,570.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11.2% higher at Morris College than at West Virginia State University (about $1,674 more per year; $16,664.00 vs. $14,990.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Morris College than at West Virginia State University (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Morris College students is 22% larger than aid received by West Virginia State University students ($10,968 vs. $8,993).

Morris College vs. WVSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Morris College or WVSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVSU and Morris College.

• Morris College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWest Virginia State University 760/1040.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWest Virginia State University 15/20.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Morris College - Open admission; WVSU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman WVSU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Morris College (2.57).

Morris College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Morris College and WVSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Morris College's six-year graduation rate (33%) is higher than West Virginia State University's (25%).
• Graduates from West Virginia State University earn a median of about $7,400 more per year than Morris College graduates about ten years after starting college ($32,700 vs. $25,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Virginia State University graduates have a $9,700 lower median loan debt than Morris College graduates ($23,250 vs. $32,950).
• Among borrowers, WVSU graduates have an estimated $100 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Morris College graduates ($240 vs. $340).
• More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morris College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 10%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.