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Overview |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $274 |
Diversity |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.9% higher at Southern Adventist University than Mississippi University for Women ($22,980.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Southern Adventist University ($12,691 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 1.4% lower than costs at Southern Adventist University ($8,212 vs. $8,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Mississippi University for Women (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($14,000 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or MUW .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
MUW vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and MUW.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $6,800 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($155 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University 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/