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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,629 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,388 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,528 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,639 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 985 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 1,833 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or MSU?
- East Texas Baptist University is 384.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Midwestern State University ($28,500.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than East Texas Baptist University ($11,798 vs. $24,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 3.8% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($10,240 vs. $10,629)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Midwestern State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 68.3% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($17,528 vs. $10,415)
East Texas Baptist University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 20 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than East Texas Baptist University (60.1%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Midwestern State University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,100)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/