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Overview |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 1010/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $227 |
Diversity |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MSU | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,588 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 439.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.3% higher at University of St Thomas than Midwestern State University ($31,724.00 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. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 2.9% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,760 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 117.8% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($23,181 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 (1103) is 101 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MSU (3.2)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than MSU (92.4%)
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 (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $12,900 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,299)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/