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Overview |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $203 |
Diversity |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MSU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or TAMUK?
- Midwestern State University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at TAMUK than Midwestern State University ($18,133.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than MSU ($11,347 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 6.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,425 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 0.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($10,723 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 65 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MSU (3.2)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than MSU (92.4%)
MSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $2,000 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,299)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($203 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/