MUW vs. Carson-Newman University

Comparable Facts

Compare Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS with Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Carson Newman University is larger than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,669 students vs. 2,193 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Mississippi University for Women is located in Columbus, MS (Remote Town setting); Carson Newman University is in Jefferson City, TN (Small Suburban setting).
• Mississippi University for Women is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Carson Newman University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Mississippi University for Women 10:1; Carson Newman University 12:1.

MUW vs. Carson-Newman University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MUW or Carson-Newman University? 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 Mississippi University for Women than Carson-Newman University ($12,487 vs. $20,895).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 27.4% lower than at Carson Newman University ($8,572 vs. $11,800).
• Carson Newman University is 308.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than MUW (about $26,208 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $8,492.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 308.6% higher at Carson-Newman University than at Mississippi University for Women (about $26,208 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $8,492.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carson Newman University than at Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman University students is 191.5% larger than aid received by Mississippi University for Women students ($28,090 vs. $9,635).

MUW vs. Carson-Newman University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Carson-Newman University? 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 Carson-Newman University and MUW.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Carson Newman University (1090) is 70 points higher than at MUW (1020).
• Incoming Carson-Newman University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at MUW).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Mississippi University for Women 850/1180; Carson Newman University 955/1215.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Mississippi University for Women 18/24; Carson Newman University 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MUW - Test optional; Carson-Newman University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Carson-Newman University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MUW (3.49).
• Carson-Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than MUW (90.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 34.6% at MUW vs. 16.8% at Carson-Newman University.

MUW vs. Carson-Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MUW and Carson-Newman University? 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.

• Carson Newman University's six-year graduation rate (45%) is higher than Mississippi University for Women's (39%).
• Graduates from Carson Newman University earn a median of about $3,900 more per year than MUW graduates about ten years after starting college ($41,700 vs. $37,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mississippi University for Women graduates have a $8,880 lower median loan debt than Carson-Newman University graduates ($15,000 vs. $23,880).
• Among borrowers, MUW graduates have an estimated $91 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Carson-Newman University graduates ($155 vs. $246).
• More Carson-Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)

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.