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Overview |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 75.5% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Midway University ($43,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Midway University ($21,843 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 50% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($8,600 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 98.7% larger than aid received Midway University ($35,641 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Midway University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Midway University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/