Midway University vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Midway University in Midway, KY with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Liberty University is larger than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,003 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midway University is located in Midway, KY (Distant Rural setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Midway University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midway University 15:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 23% lower than at West Liberty University ($9,800 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 56.1% higher at Midway University than at West Liberty University (about $9,778 more per year; $27,220 vs. $17,442).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Midway University than at West Liberty University (99% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 151.9% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($18,259 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Midway University than at West Liberty University (22 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Midway University and West Liberty University.
• Enrolled first-year students at West Liberty University average a 3.53 high school GPA, 0.14 higher than at Midway University (3.39).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23% at Midway University vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Midway University graduates have a $1,239 lower median loan debt than West Liberty University graduates ($23,378 vs. $24,617).
• Among borrowers, Midway University graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than West Liberty University graduates ($241 vs. $254).
• More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 43%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.