Midway University vs. Columbia International University

Comparable Facts

Compare Midway University in Midway, KY with Columbia International University in Columbia, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Columbia International University is larger than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 2,003 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midway University is located in Midway, KY (Distant Rural setting); Columbia International University is in Columbia, SC (Midsize City setting).
• Midway University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Columbia International University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midway University 15:1; Columbia International University 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 18% lower than at Columbia International University ($9,800 vs. $11,950).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.5% higher at Columbia International University than at Midway University (about $680 more per year; $27,900 vs. $27,220).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Midway University than at Columbia International University (99% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 7.3% larger than aid received by Columbia International University students ($18,259 vs. $17,009).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Midway University than at Columbia International University (22 vs. 20, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Midway University and Columbia International University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Columbia International University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Columbia International University average a 3.5 high school GPA, 0.11 higher than at Midway University (3.39).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23% at Midway University vs. 35.1% at Columbia International University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Columbia International University graduates have a $1,878 lower median loan debt than Midway University graduates ($21,500 vs. $23,378).
• Among borrowers, Columbia International University graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Midway University graduates ($222 vs. $241).
• More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation (63% vs. 43%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.