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Overview |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 732.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.1% higher at University of St Thomas than Midwestern State University ($48,930.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than University of St Thomas ($11,361 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 25.3% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,046 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 203.3% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($32,284 vs. $10,643)
MSU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or MSU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 200 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
MSU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and MSU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Midwestern State University (74% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $17,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/