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UTSA Tarleton Texas State UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Mount St. Mary's College Texas Tech West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University Schreiner University| University of the Incarnate Word | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | MSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,251 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,700 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,700 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,746 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,246 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,651 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
UIW | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,162 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 10,421 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
UIW | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $230 |
Diversity |
UIW | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIW | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (7,251 students vs. 5,573 students)
UIW vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or MSU?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 473.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($33,700.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.6% higher at UIW than Midwestern State University ($33,700.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UIW ($11,798 vs. $21,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 34.2% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,240 vs. $13,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Midwestern State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 136.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($24,651 vs. $10,415)
UIW vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 39 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU (3.2)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than MSU (87.4%)
UIW vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Midwestern State University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $5,300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $4,880 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($22,299 vs. $27,179)
- MSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($230 vs. $281)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/