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Overview |
MSU | MACU | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
MSU | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $283 |
Diversity |
MSU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MSU | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than MACU based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,442 students)
MSU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 198.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at MACU than Midwestern State University ($17,568.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than MACU ($11,361 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 16.4% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,632 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,967 vs. $10,643)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or MSU .
MSU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or MACU? 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 MACU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Mid America Christian University (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $5,139 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($22,299 vs. $27,438)
- MSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($230 vs. $283)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/