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Overview |
Alabama | MUW | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | MUW | ||
| 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,339 students)
Alabama vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or MUW?
- The University of Alabama is 42.9% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.1% higher at Alabama than Mississippi University for Women ($31,460.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Alabama ($12,691 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 75.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($8,212 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than The University of Alabama (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 58.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($15,683 vs. $9,887)
Alabama vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 169 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or MUW? 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 MUW and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Mississippi University for Women (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $12,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,750)
- MUW graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/