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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,100 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,100 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,311 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,914 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,510 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 6,714 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $230 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 5,114 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or MSU?
- Abilene Christian University is 616.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.9% higher at Abilene Christian University than Midwestern State University ($42,100.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Abilene Christian University ($11,798 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,240 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Midwestern State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 168% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($27,914 vs. $10,415)
Abilene Christian University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 90 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Abilene Christian University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or MSU? 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 MSU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Midwestern State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,026 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,325)
- MSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/