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Overview |
Macon State | MSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
Macon State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 158.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Macon State than Midwestern State University ($8,411.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 48.8% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($6,750 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,643 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Macon State College (34% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/