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Overview |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,903 students)
MWSU vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Langston University?
- Missouri Western State University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at MWSU than Langston University ($13,550.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than MWSU ($9,681 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Langston University ($10,200 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($11,885 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Langston University (2.79)
MWSU vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or Langston 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 Langston University and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Langston University (27% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $30,600)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/