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Overview |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $205 |
Diversity |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| 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 Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,978 students)
MSU vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 256.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.6% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Midwestern State University ($20,942.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Wayland Baptist University ($11,361 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 16% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,660 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($13,608 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 91 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
MSU vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Midwestern State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,300)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $2,424 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,299)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/