MUW vs. KSU

Comparable Facts

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

Kennesaw State University is larger than MUW based on total student enrollment (47,764 students vs. 2,193 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Mississippi University for Women is located in Columbus, MS (Remote Town setting); Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA (Large Suburban setting).
• Mississippi University for Women is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kennesaw State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Mississippi University for Women 10:1; Kennesaw State University 23:1.

MUW vs. KSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MUW or KSU? 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 KSU ($12,487 vs. $15,636).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 35.5% lower than at Kennesaw State University ($8,572 vs. $13,287).
• Mississippi University for Women is 46.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than KSU (about $2,684 more per year; $8,492.00 vs. $5,808.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 108.9% higher at KSU than at Mississippi University for Women (about $9,244 more per year; $17,736.00 vs. $8,492.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than at Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 17.2% larger than aid received by Kennesaw State University students ($9,635 vs. $8,223).

MUW vs. KSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MUW or KSU? 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 KSU and MUW.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Kennesaw State University (1110) is 90 points higher than at MUW (1020).
• Incoming KSU 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; Kennesaw State University 1000/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Mississippi University for Women 18/24; Kennesaw State University 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MUW - Test optional; KSU - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: KSU Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MUW students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at KSU (3.33).
• MUW has a higher acceptance rate (90.3%) than KSU (69.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 34.6% at MUW vs. 38% at KSU.

MUW vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MUW and KSU? 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 is 39%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for KSU.
• Graduates from Mississippi University for Women have median earnings of about $37,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for KSU.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mississippi University for Women graduates have a $6,200 lower median loan debt than KSU graduates ($15,000 vs. $21,200).
• Among borrowers, MUW graduates have an estimated $64 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than KSU graduates ($155 vs. $219).
• More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)

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.