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Overview |
Muskingum | SU | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Muskingum | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Muskingum | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 13% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at SU than Muskingum University ($33,790.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than SU ($19,682 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 11.3% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,230 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,048 vs. $23,467)
Muskingum vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 21 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than SU (80.4%)
Muskingum vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or SU? 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 SU and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Shenandoah University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/