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LHU UW-Seattle Western Washington University Saint Martin's University UWT Washington State Central Washington University Lewis-Clark State College| Mississippi University for Women | The Evergreen State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $181 |
Diversity |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Evergreen | ||
| 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
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 2,105 students)
MUW vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Evergreen?
- Mississippi University for Women is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.2% higher at Evergreen than Mississippi University for Women ($28,905.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Evergreen ($12,691 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 68.1% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($8,212 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,411 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or MUW .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 55 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
MUW vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and MUW.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Mississippi University for Women (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $800 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,000)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $2,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,595)
- MUW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($155 vs. $181)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/