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Overview |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,573 | 26,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $8,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,798 | $1,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,415 | $6,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MSU | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (26,440 students vs. 5,573 students)
MSU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or South Texas College?
- Midwestern State University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at MSU than South Texas College ($7,827.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than MSU ($1,414 vs. $11,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 22.1% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,388 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than Midwestern State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 63.9% larger than aid received South Texas College ($10,415 vs. $6,354)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or MSU .
MSU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or South Texas 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 South Texas College and MSU.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/