- William Carey University is a private school while Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- William Carey University has more expensive tuition of $14,685 than MUW ($8,092).
- William Carey University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.82% than MUW (98.02%).
- William Carey University is larger with 5,662 students than MUW (2,339 students).
William Carey University View More Rivals | Mississippi University for Women View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Mississippi | Rankings | #4 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hattiesburg, MS | Location | Columbus, MS |
| Known as | MUW | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,685 | Undergraduate | $7,866 Mississippi residents $8,092 out-of-state |
| $12,672 | Graduate | $7,866 Mississippi residents $8,092 out-of-state |
| $10,513 | Financial Aid | $7,579 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 48.82% | Acceptance Rate | 98.02% |
| 40.69% | Yield | 31.27% |
| 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,662 | Total Students | 2,339 |
| 3,291 | Undergraduate | 2,080 |
| 2,371 | Graduate | 259 |
| 1,241 | Online Enrollment | 826 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 79% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $40,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $3,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 664) $4,712 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,510 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 143 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 493 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 314 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $55,035 for Faculties $39,244 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,673 for Faculties $47,966 Part-time |