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Wichita Falls, TX · Alpine, TX
| Midwestern State University | Sul Ross State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $11,656/yr | $13,286/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,856/yr | $11,110/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,030 | $15,900 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,886/yr | $11,722/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,445/yr | $11,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,365/yr | $18,596/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,988/yr | $20,279/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $169/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,124/yr | $10,892/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,124/yr | $10,422/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $600/yr | $2,167/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,036/yr | $5,927/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,652/yr | $24,529/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,580/yr | $7,592/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,530/yr | $17,672/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 930–1110 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1024 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 15–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–24 · Math 15–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,824 | 1,073 |
| Students accepted | 5,089 | 1,026 |
| Students who enrolled | 806 | 223 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 30% |
| Freshmen who come back | 64% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,747/yr | $41,871/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,019–$80,113 | $22,884–$58,116 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 41% |
| White students graduating | 46% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 11% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,637/yr | $34,340/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 35% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 13% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 14% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,991/yr | $39,351/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 39% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 39% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 13% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $128,032/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,128/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,087 | 1,396 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,021 | 494 |
| Average professor pay | $8,183/mo | $7,971/mo |
| Full-time professors | 73% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $41,159 | $26,794 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Alpine, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1922 | 1917 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6% | 0.7% |
| Men | 36% | 43% |
| Women | 64% | 57% |
| White students | 41% | 19% |
| Black students | 14% | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 28% | 68% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 18% | 40% |
| Students age 25+ | 22% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,122/yr | $9,128/yr |
| Endowment | $113.0M | $26.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,536 | 671 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,192/yr | $6,546/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,354/yr | $3,784/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 352 | 307 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | $280,815 |
| Athletics budget | $6.9M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.9M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $74,881 | $62,474 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.