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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 2,339 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 16.4% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Mississippi University for Women ($13,749.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than CSU-Pueblo ($12,691 vs. $13,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 36.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($8,212 vs. $11,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo as Mississippi University for Women (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 7.7% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,649 vs. $9,887)
CSU-Pueblo vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 42 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than CSU-Pueblo (98.8%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,750)
- MUW graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($155 vs. $204)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/