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AAMU Albany State University LHU TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State| Alabama State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,339 students)
Alabama State vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or MUW?
- Alabama State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Alabama State than Mississippi University for Women ($16,656.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Alabama State ($12,691 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 35.7% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($6,050 vs. $8,212)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as Mississippi University for Women (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,029 vs. $9,887)
Alabama State vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 168 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming MUW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or MUW? 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 MUW and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $8,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $29,500)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $17,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $32,091)
- MUW graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($155 vs. $331)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/