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Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Texas Tech Texas State West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University UTSA Lamar University UT Arlington| Midwestern State University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | TC | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
MSU | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
MSU | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $320 |
Diversity |
MSU | TC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MSU | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 642 students)
MSU vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or TC?
- Texas College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at TC than Midwestern State University ($8,208.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than MSU ($11,174 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 19.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,400 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,643 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or MSU .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at TC (2.9)
MSU vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or TC? 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 TC and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Texas College (34% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $16,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $27,800)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $8,701 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($22,299 vs. $31,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/