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Overview |
Midway University | F&M | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Midway University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Midway University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $227 |
Diversity |
Midway University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Midway University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 168% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168% higher at F&M than Midway University ($65,652.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than F&M ($22,848 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 74.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($8,600 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 174.2% larger than aid received Midway University ($49,177 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Midway University .
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
Midway University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or F&M? 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 F&M and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Midway University (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,000 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,378)
- F&M graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($227 vs. $241)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/