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Overview |
UB | MSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UB | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
UB | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UB | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or MSU?
- University of Baltimore is 24.1% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at UB than Midwestern State University ($20,746.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UB ($11,361 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 92.6% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,046 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 41.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($10,643 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UB .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 30 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UB (2.89)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $16,300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $44,300)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $799 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,299)
- UB graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/