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OBU LHU University of Central Arkansas UALR Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas State University ATU| Henderson State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Henderson State University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | 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
- Henderson State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 2,339 students)
Henderson State University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Henderson State University than Mississippi University for Women ($8,088.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Henderson State University ($12,691 vs. $17,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 16.4% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($8,212 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Henderson State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 3.2% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($9,887 vs. $9,580)
Henderson State University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Henderson State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 24 points higher than at Henderson State University (988)
- Incoming Henderson State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Henderson State University (3.23)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Henderson State University (70.7%)
Henderson State University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University 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 Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Henderson State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Henderson State University earn on average $600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Henderson State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Henderson State University graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henderson State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/