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Overview |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,227 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,992 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,387 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,617 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,171 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 553 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 553 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MUW | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (2,227 students vs. 760 students)
MUW vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 104.4% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 388% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Mississippi University for Women ($39,000.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than MUW ($8,220 vs. $12,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 76% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($8,387 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 42.7% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($13,083 vs. $9,171)
MUW vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 24 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming MUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (87%)
MUW vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and MUW.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Mississippi University for Women (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $24,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/