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Overview |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $241 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Midway University?
- Earlham College is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Earlham than Midway University ($49,218.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Earlham ($22,848 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 44.7% lower than costs at Earlham College ($8,600 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 108% larger than aid received Midway University ($37,303 vs. $17,934)
Earlham vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Midway University (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $200 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/