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Overview |
Tabor | MSU | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tabor | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tabor | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
Tabor | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Tabor | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or MSU?
- Tabor College is 496.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.8% higher at Tabor than Midwestern State University ($35,050.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Tabor ($11,361 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 8% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,300 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 154.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($27,113 vs. $10,643)
Tabor vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 5 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Tabor students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Tabor students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Midwestern State University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $701 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($22,299 vs. $23,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Tabor 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/