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Overview |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,544 | 3,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1026 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $14,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,066 | $10,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,775 | $12,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,513 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $225 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (6,544 students vs. 3,817 students)
Albany State University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($6,985.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Albany State University than Missouri Western State University ($14,786.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Albany State University ($12,764 vs. $13,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,066 vs. $10,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Albany State University ($8,500 vs. $7,513)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $34,800)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $11,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $33,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($225 vs. $343)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/