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LHU| Macon State College | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | MUW | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Macon State | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $155 |
Diversity |
Macon State | MUW | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 22% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
Macon 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
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 241.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Macon State than Mississippi University for Women ($8,411.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 21.7% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($6,750 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,887 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Macon State College (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/