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Seton Hill University Eastern Ithaca College Lincoln College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Midway University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | EC | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
Midway University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Midway University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 657 students)
Midway University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or EC?
- Elmira College is 44% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at EC than Midway University ($35,270.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than EC ($22,848 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 55.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($8,600 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Midway University ($27,091 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Midway University (93.8%)
Midway University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or EC? 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 EC and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Midway University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/