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Overview |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Ship?
- Muskingum University is 212.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at Muskingum than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,900.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Ship ($19,682 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 8.3% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,538 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 216.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,048 vs. $7,593)
Muskingum vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 5 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or Ship? 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 Ship and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Muskingum University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/