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Overview |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $230 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at NWOSU than Midwestern State University ($11,142.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than MSU ($10,448 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 92.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($5,220 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,643 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 52 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU or MSU? 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 MSU and NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at NWOSU is higher than Midwestern State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $7,984 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($14,315 vs. $22,299)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($148 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU 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/