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Overview |
Gordon | MSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 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 |
Gordon | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gordon | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 129.3% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Gordon than Midwestern State University ($9,469.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than MSU ($8,185 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 8.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,257 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($10,643 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 151 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than MSU (92.4%)
Gordon vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $4,799 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,299)
- Gordon graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($180 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/