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Colorado State UW University of Missouri-Kansas City CU Boulder UNT The University of Montana Utah Missouri State University-Springfield Boise State UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech| Wichita State University | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
WSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 65% | ||
Campus |
WSU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or MSU?
- Wichita State University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at MSU than Wichita State University ($27,391.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than MSU ($13,553 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,300 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Montana State University ($7,110 vs. $5,749)
WSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 42 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MSU (73.3%)
WSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Wichita State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/