MSU vs. A&M-Central Texas

Comparable Facts

Compare Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX with Texas A&M University Central Texas in Killeen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Midwestern State University is larger than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 2,403 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midwestern State University is located in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting); Texas A&M University Central Texas is in Killeen, TX (Rural Fringe setting).
• Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Central Texas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midwestern State University 18:1; Texas A&M University Central Texas 16:1.

MSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MSU or A&M-Central Texas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than MSU ($1,794 vs. $11,215).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 2.4% lower than at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($11,124 vs. $11,394).
• Midwestern State University is 43.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Central Texas (about $3,217 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $7,363.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 36.9% higher at A&M-Central Texas than at Midwestern State University (about $4,624 more per year; $17,154.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than at Midwestern State University (100% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 7% larger than aid received by Midwestern State University students ($11,810 vs. $11,037).

MSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MSU or A&M-Central Texas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between A&M-Central Texas and MSU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 910/1100.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MSU - Test-free; A&M-Central Texas - Test-free.
• A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than MSU (93.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.9% at MSU vs. 66.1% at A&M-Central Texas.

MSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MSU and A&M-Central Texas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Midwestern State University's six-year graduation rate is 34%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Graduates from Midwestern State University have median earnings of about $44,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for A&M-Central Texas.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Central Texas graduates have a $10,036 lower median loan debt than MSU graduates ($12,263 vs. $22,299).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Central Texas graduates have an estimated $104 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MSU graduates ($126 vs. $230).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.