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Doane University AU Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | SWU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,175 students)
MidlandU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or SWU?
- Midland University is 41.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at MidlandU than Southern Wesleyan University ($37,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than MidlandU ($17,639 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 4.3% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,650 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($27,057 vs. $19,636)
MidlandU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or MidlandU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
MidlandU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or SWU? 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 SWU and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,900)
- Southern Wesleyan University and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/