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LHU| Belhaven University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,616 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,800 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,145 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,195 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 93% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,156 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,148 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $155 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,616 students vs. 2,227 students)
Belhaven University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or MUW?
- Belhaven University is 260.4% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($28,800.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.4% higher at Belhaven University than Mississippi University for Women ($28,800.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Belhaven University ($12,617 vs. $22,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 12.1% lower than costs at Belhaven University ($8,387 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Belhaven University (93% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($16,195 vs. $9,171)
Belhaven University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Belhaven University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $13,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,402)
- MUW graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($155 vs. $293)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/