Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Texas Tech Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Texas State West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University UMHB| Midwestern State University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MSU | TLU | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,573 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MSU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $34,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,798 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,415 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | TLU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,824 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 5,089 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
MSU | TLU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MSU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU | TLU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MSU | TLU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MSU | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 1,361 students)
MSU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 483.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.2% higher at TLU than Midwestern State University ($34,300.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than TLU ($11,798 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 16% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,240 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Midwestern State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 126.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($23,620 vs. $10,415)
MSU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 4 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MSU (3.2)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than MSU (87.4%)
MSU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or TLU? 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 TLU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Midwestern State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $5,300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $4,701 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($22,299 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/