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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $230 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 5,784 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 42% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Fort Hays State University than Midwestern State University ($14,580.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Fort Hays State University ($11,361 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,481 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,643 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,581 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,299)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($214 vs. $230)
- More Fort Hays State University 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/