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Overview |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $149 |
Diversity |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minot State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 2,110 students)
MSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or A&M-Texarkana?
- Minot State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Minot State University ($18,819.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than MSU ($10,646 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 59.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($7,180 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 100.5% larger than aid received Minot State University ($11,114 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 4 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
MSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and MSU.
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $4,221 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $18,725)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($149 vs. $193)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/