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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 5,784 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 18% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at MSU than Southern University and A & M College ($7,827.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Southern University and A & M College ($11,361 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 7.3% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,366 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,643 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 91 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or MSU? 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 MSU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,000)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $8,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,299 vs. $30,750)
- MSU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($230 vs. $317)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/