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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or West Texas A & M University?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 38.7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at MSU Moorhead than West Texas A & M University ($17,674.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than MSU Moorhead ($17,001 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 2.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,860 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,500 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 78 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than West Texas A & M University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,400)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,276)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/