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Overview |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $286 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Midway University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,324 students)
Midway University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Midway University ($43,043.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Cedar Crest College ($22,848 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 47.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($8,600 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 80.7% larger than aid received Midway University ($32,415 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Midway University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Midway University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $4,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,750)
- Midway University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($241 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/