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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State Ogelthorpe Auburn| Georgia State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 2,339 students)
Georgia State vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.3% higher at Georgia State than Mississippi University for Women ($22,389.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Georgia State ($12,691 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 68.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($8,212 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Georgia State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 17% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,563 vs. $9,887)
Georgia State vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 44 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Mississippi University for Women (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,699)
- MUW graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/