Eastern vs. MSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY with Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Eastern Kentucky University is larger than MSU based on total student enrollment (15,673 students vs. 5,324 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY (Distant Town setting); Midwestern State University is in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Eastern Kentucky University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Eastern Kentucky University 17:1; Midwestern State University 18:1.

Eastern vs. MSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Eastern or MSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Eastern ($11,215 vs. $12,279).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 9.3% lower than at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,124 vs. $12,268).
• Midwestern State University is 2.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Eastern (about $260 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $10,320.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 69.4% higher at Eastern than at Midwestern State University (about $8,700 more per year; $21,230.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than at Midwestern State University (98% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 3.9% larger than aid received by Midwestern State University students ($11,468 vs. $11,037).

Eastern vs. MSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or MSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MSU and Eastern.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Midwestern State University (1010) is 30 points higher than at Eastern (980).
• Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 19 at MSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Eastern Kentucky University 880/1080; Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Eastern Kentucky University 19/25; Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Eastern - Test optional; MSU - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Eastern Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Eastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MSU (3.2).
• MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Eastern (77.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Eastern vs. 12.9% at MSU.

Eastern vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Eastern and MSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Eastern Kentucky University's six-year graduation rate (38%) is higher than Midwestern State University's (34%).
• Graduates from Midwestern State University earn a median of about $6,400 more per year than Eastern graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,300 vs. $37,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Midwestern State University graduates have a $1,396 lower median loan debt than Eastern graduates ($22,299 vs. $23,695).
• Among borrowers, MSU graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Eastern graduates ($230 vs. $245).
• More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.