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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 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 |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $230 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or MSU?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 3.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Midwestern State University ($19,107.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than A&M-Texarkana ($11,798 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 18% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,240 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,415 vs. $9,122)
A&M-Texarkana vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 7 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $7,795 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $22,299)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($149 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/