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Overview |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $208 |
Diversity |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MUW | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 73.8% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at William Carey University than Mississippi University for Women ($13,500.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than William Carey University ($12,691 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 10% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,463 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($13,331 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or MUW .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 59 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
MUW vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or William Carey 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 William Carey University and MUW.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $5,192 lower median federal student loan debt than William Carey University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,192)
- MUW graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than William Carey University graduates. ($155 vs. $208)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/