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Overview |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $363 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 886 students)
Midway University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Chowan University than Midway University ($25,880.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Midway University ($17,334 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 12.2% lower than costs at Chowan University ($8,600 vs. $9,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Midway University ($20,580 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Midway University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Chowan University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $34,600)
- Midway University students graduate with a $11,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,378 vs. $35,150)
- Midway University graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($241 vs. $363)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/