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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Doane University NSU UNI ISU| Midland University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | USD | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
MidlandU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or USD?
- Midland University is 382.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.4% higher at MidlandU than University of South Dakota ($37,500.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than MidlandU ($18,378 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 22.4% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,224 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 328.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($27,057 vs. $6,308)
MidlandU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 87 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or USD? 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 USD and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Midland University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $5,300 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,900)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/