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Overview |
UNK | MSU | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNK | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
UNK | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNK | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 5,784 students)
UNK vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or MSU?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 5.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at UNK than Midwestern State University ($12,036.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UNK ($11,361 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,046 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 46.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,643 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 47 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UNK (86%)
UNK vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Midwestern State University (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $900 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,299)
- UNK graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/