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Overview |
Langston University | MSU | ||
| Location | Langston, OK | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lunet.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Langston University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,429 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,956 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,793 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,681 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,885 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Langston University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Langston University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Langston University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Langston University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Langston University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Langston University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 1,903 students)
Langston University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Langston University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Langston University than Midwestern State University ($11,956.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than MSU ($9,681 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Langston University ($10,046 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($11,885 vs. $10,643)
Which college is harder to get into, Langston University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Langston University .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Langston University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Langston 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 Langston University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Langston University (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $30,600)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/