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Overview |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 793 students)
MSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 298.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Midwestern State University ($23,400.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,361 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 16.8% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,600 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($13,959 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 98 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
MSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Midwestern State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,600)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/