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Overview |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 950/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNK | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,615 students)
UNK vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 502.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.6% higher at MidlandU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($37,500.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than MidlandU ($16,564 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,066 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 271.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($27,057 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 87 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
UNK vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Midland University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $500 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,900)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/