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Overview |
Midway University | WSU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Midway University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Midway University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $230 |
Diversity |
Midway University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Midway University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or WSU?
- Midway University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at WSU than Midway University ($29,622.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Midway University ($15,347 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 31.6% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($8,600 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($17,934 vs. $10,605)
Midway University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WSU (75.3%)
Midway University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or WSU? 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 WSU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Wayne State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,378)
- WSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($230 vs. $241)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/