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Overview |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,599 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,287 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,838 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,007 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,209 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 3,331 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $230 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Angelo State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Angelo 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
- Angelo State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (10,599 students vs. 5,784 students)
Angelo State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Angelo State than Midwestern State University ($14,287.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Angelo State ($11,361 vs. $12,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($10,046 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Angelo State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($10,643 vs. $9,007)
Angelo State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 32 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Angelo State (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
Angelo State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Angelo State University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $700 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,600)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $843 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,456 vs. $22,299)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($221 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/