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Overview |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $275 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,167 students)
Midway University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Guilford College than Midway University ($40,400.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Guilford College ($22,848 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 50% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,600 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 72.4% larger than aid received Midway University ($30,922 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Midway University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Midway University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,635)
- Midway University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($241 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/