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Overview |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,227 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,992 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,387 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,617 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,171 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 553 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 553 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 935/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $215 |
Diversity |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MUW | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,227 students vs. 1,911 students)
MUW vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or UVa-Wise?
- Mississippi University for Women is 32.3% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.6% higher at UVa-Wise than Mississippi University for Women ($26,182.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than MUW ($10,409 vs. $12,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 49.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($8,387 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 49.4% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($13,702 vs. $9,171)
MUW vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 70 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming MUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UVa-Wise (93.9%)
MUW vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and MUW.
- The graduation rate at MUW is the same as at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,300 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $5,827 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,827)
- MUW graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($155 vs. $215)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/