Morris College vs Wingate University

Morris College and Wingate University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in South Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences. Morris College, a historically Black college, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on liberal arts and professional programs. Wingate University, a private institution, emphasizes a well-rounded education with strong programs in business, nursing, and education. While Morris College boasts a higher acceptance rate, Wingate University attracts a more diverse student body. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Morris College	Wingate University
Overview
Location	Sumter, South Carolina	Wingate, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	48.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	84.5%
Application fees	$20
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		17,662
Total number of admissions given out		14,929
Admitted students who chose to enroll		777
Yield rate		5.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,420	$57,190
Average net price	$9,260	$19,013
Tuition	$13,890	$40,070
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,156 Meal plan: $3,860	Room/dormitory: $6,770 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $13,414	98.0% Average amount $33,359
Students receiving federal student loan	82.0% Average amount $6,142	56.0% Average amount $5,445
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	25.0% Average amount $10,227

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	410 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%	2,483 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%
Graduate students	N/A	956 Men 30.2% Women 69.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	30.0%	N/A
International students	N/A	4.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	833	2,100
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina New Jersey	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Social Sciences Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.9%	61.0%
Dropout rate	39.0%	6.2%
Transferred out	35.7%	32.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $102,936 Year 2: $116,828 Year 3: $120,885 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,212 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $114,744 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,065 Year 2: $105,376 Year 3: $114,348 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $74,875 Year 2: $81,333 Year 3: $80,570 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,475 Year 2: $56,867 Year 3: $58,487 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,058 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $43,147 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,685 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $42,124 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,521 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $39,329 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,907 Year 2: $37,671 Year 3: $39,276 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,596 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $36,486

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