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Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU UAFS Texas Tech Texas State University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University| Arkansas Tech University | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | MSU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $230 |
Diversity |
ATU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ATU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 5,784 students)
ATU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at ATU than Midwestern State University ($11,640.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than ATU ($11,361 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 9.7% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,157 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,643 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MSU (3.2)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than MSU (92.4%)
ATU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Midwestern State University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,549 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,299)
- ATU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($183 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/