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LHU WKU Eastern Campbellsville University| Lindsey Wilson College | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,159 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,944 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,944 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,686 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,056 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,764 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 450 | ||
| Admitted | - | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson College | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,159 students vs. 2,339 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or MUW?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 234.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.1% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Mississippi University for Women ($25,944.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Lindsey Wilson College ($12,691 vs. $13,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 17.9% lower than costs at Lindsey Wilson College ($8,212 vs. $9,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 160.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($25,764 vs. $9,887)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson College 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 Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $29,300)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $3,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindsey Wilson College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,824)
- MUW graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lindsey Wilson College graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/