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LHU Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Mississippi University for Women | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | ECU | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
MUW | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 960/1078 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $174 |
Diversity |
MUW | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
MUW | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MUW | ECU | ||
| 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
- East Central University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or ECU?
- Mississippi University for Women is 29.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at ECU than Mississippi University for Women ($15,361.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than MUW ($10,221 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 5.9% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,752 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than East Central University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 11.7% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,887 vs. $8,853)
MUW vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 42 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming MUW students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ECU (3.31)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than ECU (70.1%)
MUW vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or ECU? 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 ECU and MUW.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than East Central University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,500 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $1,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,878)
- MUW graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($155 vs. $174)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU 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/