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Overview |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or MSU?
- McPherson College is 452.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.2% higher at McPherson College than Midwestern State University ($32,494.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than McPherson College ($11,361 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 1.3% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,918 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($21,916 vs. $10,643)
McPherson College vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 62 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Midwestern State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $100 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $44,200)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/