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Overview |
Midland College | RU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Midland College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Midland College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $237 |
Diversity |
Midland College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or RU?
- Radford University is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.5% higher at RU than Midland College ($20,246.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than RU ($6,906 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 82.2% lower than costs at Radford University ($5,800 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Midland College (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 97.3% larger than aid received Midland College ($9,733 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or RU? 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 RU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $23,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($56 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/