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Overview |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 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 |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $230 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 838 students)
Howard Payne University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or MSU?
- Howard Payne University is 373.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.8% higher at Howard Payne University than Midwestern State University ($27,850.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Howard Payne University ($11,361 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 4.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,616 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 76.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($18,817 vs. $10,643)
Howard Payne University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 37 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Midwestern State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,686)
- MSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($230 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/