Life University vs Morris College

Life University and Morris College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to students with diverse aspirations. Life University, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a private chiropractic university renowned for its excellence in health sciences, while Morris College, situated in Sumter, South Carolina, is a private historically Black college known for its strong liberal arts and business programs. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these institutions cater to different student populations and academic pursuits. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your individual goals and preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and successful academic journey.

	Life University	Morris College
Overview
Location	Marietta, Georgia	Sumter, South Carolina
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	48.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.9%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$20
SAT range	890 - 1085	N/A
ACT range	17 - 21	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	33.0%
Students submitting ACT score	15.0%
Total number of applicants	318
Total number of admissions given out	305
Admitted students who chose to enroll	173
Yield rate	56.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,311	$29,420
Average net price	$28,276	$9,260
Tuition	$12,420	$13,890
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,000 Meal plan: $6,400	Room/dormitory: $3,156 Meal plan: $3,860
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $10,434	89.0% Average amount $13,414
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $5,292	82.0% Average amount $6,142
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $13,055	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	921 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%	410 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	1,866 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.0%
International students	6.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	660	833
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Business Liberal Arts	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Social Sciences Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.2%	24.9%
Dropout rate	32.6%	39.0%
Transferred out	21.7%	35.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Chiropractic (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $37,777 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,746 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,252 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $32,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	N/A

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