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Overview |
Midway University | NCU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Midway University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $245 |
Diversity |
Midway University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Midway University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 699 students)
Midway University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at NCU than Midway University ($33,000.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than NCU ($22,848 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 21.9% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($8,600 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Midway University ($20,642 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than NCU (66.8%)
Midway University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or NCU? 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 NCU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Midway University (100% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $353 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $23,731)
- Midway University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($241 vs. $245)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/