Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. MSU

Comparable Facts

Compare Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK with Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is larger than MSU based on total student enrollment (5,851 students vs. 5,324 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University is located in Durant, OK (Distant Town setting); Midwestern State University is in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southeastern Oklahoma State University 25:1; Midwestern State University 18:1.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or MSU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than MSU ($9,075 vs. $11,215).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 30.2% lower than at Midwestern State University ($7,760 vs. $11,124).
• Midwestern State University is 40.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (about $3,050 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $7,530.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 33.6% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than at Midwestern State University (about $4,210 more per year; $16,740.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than at Midwestern State University (96% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 0.4% larger than aid received by Southeastern Oklahoma State University students ($11,037 vs. $10,996).

Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. MSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern Oklahoma State University or MSU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MSU and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (1080) is 70 points higher than at MSU (1010).
• Incoming Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 19 at MSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Oklahoma State University 980/1186; Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southeastern Oklahoma State University 18/24; Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Test optional; MSU - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MSU (3.2).
• MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (76.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 51.2% at Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. 12.9% at MSU.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Southeastern Oklahoma State University and MSU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Midwestern State University's six-year graduation rate (34%) is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University's (29%).
• Graduates from Midwestern State University earn a median of about $5,200 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,300 vs. $39,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates have a $6,793 lower median loan debt than MSU graduates ($15,506 vs. $22,299).
• Among borrowers, Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates have an estimated $70 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MSU graduates ($160 vs. $230).
• More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.