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VSU LHU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 2,339 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Mississippi University for Women ($14,786.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than MUW ($12,186 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 9.3% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,212 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 4.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($9,887 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 45 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $300 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/