LSUA vs. MUW

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA with Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,815 students vs. 2,193 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting); Mississippi University for Women is in Columbus, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Mississippi University for Women is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1; Mississippi University for Women 10:1.

LSUA vs. MUW Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUA or MUW? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than MUW ($8,296 vs. $12,487).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 10.7% lower than at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,572 vs. $9,598).
• Mississippi University for Women is 20.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $1,442 more per year; $8,492.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.5% higher at LSUA than at Mississippi University for Women (about $6,158 more per year; $14,650.00 vs. $8,492.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (99% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 27.4% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($9,635 vs. $7,561).

LSUA vs. MUW Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or MUW? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MUW and LSUA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1100) is 80 points higher than at MUW (1020).
• Incoming MUW students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220; Mississippi University for Women 850/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22; Mississippi University for Women 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUA - Required; MUW - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman MUW students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than MUW (90.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.6% at LSUA vs. 34.6% at MUW.

LSUA vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUA and MUW? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Mississippi University for Women's six-year graduation rate (39%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn a median of about $2,100 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($37,800 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mississippi University for Women graduates have a $2,707 lower median loan debt than LSUA graduates ($15,000 vs. $17,707).
• Among borrowers, MUW graduates have an estimated $28 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than LSUA graduates ($155 vs. $183).
• More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.