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Overview |
MSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
MSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
MSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
MSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MSU | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,785 students)
MSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at WVSU than Midwestern State University ($13,810.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than WVSU ($11,361 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 21.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,046 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,643 vs. $9,482)
MSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 75 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MSU (3.2)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than MSU (92.4%)
MSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than West Virginia State University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,700)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $951 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,299 vs. $23,250)
- MSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/