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LHU South Dakota State University USD Northwest Pitt State Winona State University Augustana| Mississippi University for Women | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $252 |
Diversity |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MUW | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northern State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or NSU?
- Mississippi University for Women is 2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at NSU than Mississippi University for Women ($10,718.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than NSU ($12,691 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 11.4% lower than costs at Northern State University ($8,212 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Northern State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 73% larger than aid received Northern State University ($9,887 vs. $5,715)
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 Northern State University (1024) is 12 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NSU (3.37)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than NSU (78.1%)
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 NSU is higher than Mississippi University for Women (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,400)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $9,399 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,399)
- MUW graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/