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Overview |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $246 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Midway University ($31,300.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Midway University ($20,111 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 17.4% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,600 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Midway University ($24,697 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Midway University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Midway University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $502 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,378 vs. $23,880)
- Midway University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($241 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/