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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,940 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,621 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,382 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,170 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,976 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or MSU?
- Concordia University Texas is 508.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.8% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Midwestern State University ($35,750.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Concordia University-Texas ($11,798 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,240 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Midwestern State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 172.5% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($28,382 vs. $10,415)
Concordia University-Texas vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 4 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than MSU (87.4%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Texas is higher than Midwestern State University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $1,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($22,299 vs. $27,174)
- MSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($230 vs. $280)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/