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Overview |
Georgia | MUW | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 2,339 students)
Georgia vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or MUW?
- University of Georgia is 26.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.2% higher at Georgia than Mississippi University for Women ($28,830.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Georgia ($12,691 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 32.8% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($8,212 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than University of Georgia (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 16.9% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,559 vs. $9,887)
Georgia vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 240 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Mississippi University for Women (82% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $18,600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $4,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,146)
- MUW graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($155 vs. $197)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/