University of Houston-Victoria vs. MSU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX with Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Midwestern State University is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Houston Victoria is located in Victoria, TX (Small City setting); Midwestern State University is in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Houston Victoria 15:1; Midwestern State University 18:1.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. MSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston Victoria than MSU ($6,754 vs. $11,215).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 1.1% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($11,124 vs. $11,246).
• Midwestern State University is 48% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $3,431 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 35.6% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than at Midwestern State University (about $4,459 more per year; $16,989.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Midwestern State University than at University of Houston Victoria (92% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 19.7% larger than aid received by Midwestern State University students ($13,210 vs. $11,037).

University of Houston-Victoria vs. MSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 80 points higher than at MSU (1010).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 19 at MSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 993/1180; Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Houston Victoria 19/25; Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free; MSU - Test-free.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than MSU (93.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria vs. 12.9% at MSU.

University of Houston-Victoria vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Houston-Victoria 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 is 34%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from Midwestern State University earn a median of about $1,100 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,300 vs. $43,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $4,770 lower median loan debt than MSU graduates ($17,529 vs. $22,299).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $49 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MSU graduates ($181 vs. $230).
• More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.