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Overview |
Central College | Midway University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Central College | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $241 |
Diversity |
Central College | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Central College | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midway University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Midway University?
- Midway University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Midway University than Central College ($24,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Central College ($22,848 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 26.3% lower than costs at Central College ($8,600 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Central College ($17,934 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Midway 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 Midway University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Midway University (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/