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Overview |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 855/1015 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 938 students)
MSU vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Paul Quinn College?
- Paul Quinn College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,398.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at MSU than Paul Quinn College ($7,827.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than MSU ($8,994 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 31.3% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,650 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Paul Quinn College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Quinn College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,150 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 230 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming MSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
MSU vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Paul Quinn College? 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 Paul Quinn College and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Paul Quinn College (34% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $29,300)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/