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URI SHU Roger Williams University LHU Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| Mississippi University for Women | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | RIC | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
MUW | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MUW | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
MUW | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
MUW | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MUW | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.1% higher at RIC than Mississippi University for Women ($25,014.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than MUW ($11,014 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 63.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($8,212 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 31.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,887 vs. $7,537)
MUW vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 99 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming MUW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at RIC (3.08)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than RIC (87.5%)
MUW vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or RIC? 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 RIC and MUW.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Mississippi University for Women (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,200)
- MUW graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/