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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Midway University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | Furman | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $263 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Midway University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Furman?
- Furman University is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Furman than Midway University ($55,392.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Furman ($22,848 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 76.1% lower than costs at Furman University ($8,600 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 102.9% larger than aid received Midway University ($36,384 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Furman (67%)
Midway University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Furman? 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 Furman and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Midway University (87% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $2,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($23,378 vs. $25,443)
- Midway University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($241 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/