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UCO-Central Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Texas Tech Texas State NSU West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University Central| Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
| Location | Oklahoma City, OK | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,340 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osuokc.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,119 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,904 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,534 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,015 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,281 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OSU-Oklahoma City | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than OSU-Oklahoma City based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,340 students)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU-Oklahoma City or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 88.4% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at OSU-Oklahoma City than Midwestern State University ($8,904.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than MSU ($7,015 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 81.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($5,534 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 101.5% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ($10,643 vs. $5,281)
Which college is harder to get into, OSU-Oklahoma City or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or OSU-Oklahoma City .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
OSU-Oklahoma City vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU-Oklahoma City 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 OSU-Oklahoma City.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than OSU-Oklahoma City graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,800)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $7,299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,299)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU-Oklahoma City students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/