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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech A&M Commerce UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Midwestern State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
MSU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MSU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MSU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SFASU than Midwestern State University ($18,858.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than SFASU ($11,361 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,642 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,643 vs. $10,363)
MSU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 1 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SFASU (89.5%)
MSU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Midwestern State University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,701 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/