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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Midway University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Longwood University?
- Midway University is 179.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Midway University than Longwood University ($24,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Midway University ($21,772 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 66.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($8,600 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($17,934 vs. $10,332)
Midway University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Midway University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Midway University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $1,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,378 vs. $25,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/