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Overview |
SC | MSU | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $230 |
Diversity |
SC | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SC | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SC | MSU | ||
| 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 SC based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or MSU?
- Sterling College is 384.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at SC than Midwestern State University ($28,500.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than SC ($11,361 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 7.6% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,336 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 85.4% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($19,729 vs. $10,643)
SC vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or SC .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 12 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming SC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Midwestern State University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,400)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,364 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,663)
- MSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($230 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/