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UH Tarleton University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown UNT A&M Commerce University of St Thomas SFASU SHSU Texas Tech UMHB UT Austin| Houston Baptist University | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HBU | MSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,257 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hbu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HBU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,250 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,250 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,130 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,515 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,908 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HBU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,258 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 8,666 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 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 |
HBU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HBU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $230 |
Diversity |
HBU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
HBU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HBU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,257 students)
HBU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HBU or MSU?
- Houston Baptist University is 482.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.6% higher at HBU than Midwestern State University ($34,250.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than HBU ($11,361 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 10% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,130 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 152.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($26,908 vs. $10,643)
HBU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HBU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or HBU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 58 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than HBU (84.5%)
HBU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HBU 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 HBU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Midwestern State University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $7,300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $1,867 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,166)
- MSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($230 vs. $249)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/