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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Midwestern State University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
MSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 41.1% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at UNT than Midwestern State University ($18,087.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UNT ($11,361 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,046 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 16.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,643 vs. $9,159)
MSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or MSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 91 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UNT (79.1%)
MSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UNT? 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 UNT and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Midwestern State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $2,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,300)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,299)
- UNT graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/