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Overview |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or WVSU?
- Muskingum University is 268.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at Muskingum than West Virginia State University ($29,900.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Muskingum ($11,684 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,214 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 153.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,048 vs. $9,482)
Muskingum vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 57 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Muskingum students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than West Virginia State University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $7,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/