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Overview |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Union College?
- Union College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Union College than Midland University ($63,603.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Union College ($22,377 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 56.6% lower than costs at Union College ($10,066 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 38.7% larger than aid received Midland University ($37,530 vs. $27,057)
MidlandU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or MidlandU .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
MidlandU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or Union College? 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 Union College and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Midland University (86% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $31,300 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $42,900)
- Union College and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/