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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,458 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,885 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | 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 Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 1,025 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or MSU?
- Huston Tillotson University is 113.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Huston-Tillotson University than Midwestern State University ($12,569.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Huston-Tillotson University ($11,361 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 18.9% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,449 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Huston Tillotson University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 138.7% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($10,643 vs. $4,458)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 216 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming MSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Huston Tillotson University (34% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $33,000)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/