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Overview |
AUM | MUW | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $155 |
Diversity |
AUM | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AUM | MUW | ||
| 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 2,227 students)
AUM vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or MUW?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 7.2% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at AUM than Mississippi University for Women ($19,224.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than AUM ($12,617 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 13.8% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,368 vs. $8,387)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Mississippi University for Women (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 22.3% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,171 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 22 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at AUM (3.4)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AUM (92.6%)
AUM vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,192 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,192)
- MUW graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/