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Overview |
MSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $201 |
Diversity |
MSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 1,748 students)
MSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Concord University than Midwestern State University ($18,780.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than MSU ($8,464 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,046 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($11,120 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 8 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Concord University (91.4%)
MSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is the same as at Concord University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,799 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,299)
- Concord University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/