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Missouri Southern Doane University Northwest Truman State Bellevue University Central National American University-Independence Missouri Baptist University| Missouri Western State University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,615 students)
MWSU vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 473.4% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.8% higher at MidlandU than Missouri Western State University ($37,500.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than MidlandU ($11,917 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 1.3% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($10,066 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 156.9% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($27,057 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Missouri Western State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/