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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton| Midwestern State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
MSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
MSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 1.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at UTSA than Midwestern State University ($18,259.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UTSA ($11,361 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 10% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,046 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,643 vs. $8,934)
MSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or MSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 41 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UTSA (86.9%)
MSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $684 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,299 vs. $22,983)
- MSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/