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Overview |
MSU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,573 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $12,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,798 | $27,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,415 | $8,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
MSU | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,824 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,089 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $65 |
Diversity |
MSU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 2,196 students)
MSU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Parker University?
- Parker University is 189.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Parker University than Midwestern State University ($17,040.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Parker University ($11,798 vs. $27,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Parker University ($10,240 vs. $12,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than Midwestern State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 16% larger than aid received Parker University ($10,415 vs. $8,980)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or MSU .
MSU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Parker University? 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 Parker University and MSU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $10,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $44,300)
- Parker University students graduate with a $15,934 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $22,299)
- Parker University graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($65 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/