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Overview |
Midway University | Hood | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 2,056 | ||
| 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 | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Midway University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Midway University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Hood?
- Hood College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Hood than Midway University ($43,800.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Hood ($22,848 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 58.1% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,600 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 89.8% larger than aid received Midway University ($34,047 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hood (77.9%)
Midway University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Hood? 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 Hood and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Midway University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/