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Overview |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $218 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Southwest Baptist 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Midway University ($25,990.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Midway University ($18,926 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 3.7% lower than costs at Midway University ($8,290 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Midway University ($18,146 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Midway University (93.8%)
Midway University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Midway University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $2,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $23,378)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($218 vs. $241)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/