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Overview |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $186 |
Diversity |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 17% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or NSU?
- Mississippi University for Women is 23.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at NSU than Mississippi University for Women ($15,270.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than MUW ($9,669 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 1% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($8,212 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Northeastern State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 15.9% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,887 vs. $8,528)
MUW vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 24 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming MUW students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.49) as students at NSU (3.49)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MUW (99.1%)
MUW vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or NSU? 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 NSU and MUW.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Northeastern State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $186)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU 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/