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Overview |
MSU | EWU | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MSU | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
MSU | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $215 |
Diversity |
MSU | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,104.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.7% higher at EWU than Midwestern State University ($25,494.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than EWU ($11,361 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 36.8% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,046 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,643 vs. $9,200)
MSU vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 32 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MSU (3.2)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than MSU (92.4%)
MSU vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or EWU? 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 EWU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Midwestern State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $1,000 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,818 vs. $22,299)
- EWU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($215 vs. $230)
- More EWU 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/