Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LHU GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | muw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,339 students)
Columbus State vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Columbus State than Mississippi University for Women ($15,425.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Columbus State ($12,691 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 47.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,212 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Mississippi University for Women (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 8.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,887 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 51 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming MUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,400)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/