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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Midwestern State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 52% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.9% higher at Texas Tech than Midwestern State University ($21,205.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Texas Tech ($11,361 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($10,046 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,643 vs. $9,359)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 132 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Midwestern State University (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $14,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $201 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,299 vs. $22,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/