UMHB vs. MSU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is located in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting); Midwestern State University is in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; Midwestern State University 18:1.

UMHB vs. MSU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB 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 Midwestern State University than UMHB ($11,215 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 15.9% lower than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($11,124 vs. $13,224).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 202.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than MSU (about $21,440 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $10,580.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 155.5% higher at UMHB than at Midwestern State University (about $19,490 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at Midwestern State University (99% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 75% larger than aid received by Midwestern State University students ($19,320 vs. $11,037).

UMHB vs. MSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB 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 UMHB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1080) is 70 points higher than at MSU (1010).
• Incoming UMHB 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 Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200; Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26; Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; MSU - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman UMHB students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MSU (3.2).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than MSU (93.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 12.9% at MSU.

UMHB vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB 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.

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Midwestern State University's (34%).
• Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of about $900 more per year than MSU graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,200 vs. $44,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Midwestern State University graduates have a $4,451 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($22,299 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, MSU graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($230 vs. $276).
• More UMHB 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.