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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach Tarleton| Midwestern State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $186 |
Diversity |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 56.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at UT Arlington than Midwestern State University ($26,778.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UT Arlington ($11,361 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 13.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,046 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 6.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($11,370 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or MSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 36 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
MSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,300)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,299)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($186 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington 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/