MSU vs. Baptist University of the Americas

Comparable Facts

Compare Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX with Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Midwestern State University is larger than Baptist University of the Americas based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 104 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midwestern State University is located in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting); Baptist University of the Americas is in San Antonio, TX (Large City setting).
• Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Baptist University of the Americas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midwestern State University 18:1; Baptist University of the Americas 12:1.

MSU vs. Baptist University of the Americas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MSU or Baptist University of the Americas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baptist University of the Americas than MSU ($11,113 vs. $11,215).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist University of the Americas are 31% lower than at Midwestern State University ($7,670 vs. $11,124).
• Midwestern State University is 15.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Baptist University of the Americas (about $1,400 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $9,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 36.5% higher at MSU than at Baptist University of the Americas (about $3,350 more per year; $12,530.00 vs. $9,180.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Baptist University of the Americas than at Midwestern State University (100% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 187.4% larger than aid received by Baptist University of the Americas students ($11,037 vs. $3,840).

MSU vs. Baptist University of the Americas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Baptist University of the Americas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Baptist University of the Americas and MSU.

• Baptist University of the Americas reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MSU - Test-free; Baptist University of the Americas - Open admission.

MSU vs. Baptist University of the Americas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MSU and Baptist University of the Americas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Midwestern State University's six-year graduation rate (34%) is higher than Baptist University of the Americas's (10%).
• Graduates from Midwestern State University have median earnings of about $44,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Baptist University of the Americas.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.