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Overview |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,363 students)
MSU vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 101.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268% higher at Castleton State College than Midwestern State University ($28,800.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Castleton State College ($11,361 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,046 vs. $12,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($13,007 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 43 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
MSU vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Midwestern State University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,600)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/