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Overview |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $241 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Midway 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,441 students)
DePaul vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Midway University?
- DePaul University is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at DePaul than Midway University ($42,189.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than DePaul ($22,848 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 86.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,600 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 45% larger than aid received Midway University ($26,004 vs. $17,934)
DePaul vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Midway University (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $46 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,378)
- Midway University and DePaul graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($241 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/