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Overview |
GSU | MSU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $230 |
Diversity |
GSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GSU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or MSU?
- Governors State University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at GSU than Midwestern State University ($15,024.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than MSU ($9,833 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,046 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($11,987 vs. $10,643)
GSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 91 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,049 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,299)
- GSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($178 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/