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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 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 |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $230 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,784 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Texas A&M International University than Midwestern State University ($13,634.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than MSU ($5,383 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 9.1% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,210 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($10,872 vs. $10,643)
Texas A&M International University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 97 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Texas A&M International University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University 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 Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Midwestern State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $900 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,300)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $7,493 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,299)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($153 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/