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Overview |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Roanoke College than Midway University ($33,510.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Roanoke College ($22,848 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 78.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,600 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 101.7% larger than aid received Midway University ($36,176 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Midway University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Midway University (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/