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Overview |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,573 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,798 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,415 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,824 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 5,089 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $204 |
Diversity |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 5,573 students)
MSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Tarleton?
- Midwestern State University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Tarleton than Midwestern State University ($14,496.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Tarleton ($11,798 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,240 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Tarleton State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 37% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,415 vs. $7,600)
MSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 43 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MSU (87.4%)
MSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Midwestern State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,300)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,549 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,299)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($204 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/