Southwestern Adventist University vs Morris College

Southwestern Adventist University and Morris College, while both offering unique educational experiences, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Southwestern Adventist University, a private Christian university in Keene, Texas, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Morris College, a private historically Black college in Sumter, South Carolina, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs and attracts a more diverse student population. With varying graduation rates and popular majors, these institutions cater to different academic interests and career aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into specific details and discover which institution aligns best with your educational goals and preferences.

	Morris College	Southwestern Adventist University
Overview
Location	Sumter, South Carolina	Keene, Texas
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Fringe
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%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	57.5%
Application fees	$20	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	900 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	16 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		20.0%
Total number of applicants		1,099
Total number of admissions given out		632
Admitted students who chose to enroll		132
Yield rate		20.9%
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	$35,508
Average net price	$9,260	$18,472
Tuition	$13,890	$22,848
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,156 Meal plan: $3,860	Room/dormitory: $4,050 Meal plan: $4,050
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $13,414	100.0% Average amount $14,820
Students receiving federal student loan	82.0% Average amount $6,142	55.0% Average amount $4,995
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $5,902

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	410 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%	835 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Graduate students	N/A	17 Men 47.1% Women 52.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	30.0%	N/A
International students	N/A	2.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	833	400
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 Business Education Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
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%	45.4%
Dropout rate	39.0%	13.6%
Transferred out	35.7%	38.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,412 Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $68,651

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