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Overview |
USAO | MSU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
USAO | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USAO | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
USAO | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USAO | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or MSU?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 12.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at USAO than Midwestern State University ($17,820.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than MSU ($8,390 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 43.5% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,000 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 14.6% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($12,201 vs. $10,643)
USAO vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or USAO .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 3 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming USAO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Midwestern State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,100)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/