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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Midway University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $241 |
Diversity |
IWU | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,441 students)
IWU vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Midway University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at IWU than Midway University ($29,684.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Midway University ($21,755 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 16.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,600 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Midway University ($20,194 vs. $17,934)
IWU vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Midway University (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $726 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $24,104)
- Midway University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($241 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/