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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $241 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Midway University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,441 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Midway University?
- Midway University is 154.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.2% higher at Midway University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Midway University ($16,990 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 23.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,600 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,934 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Midway 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 Midway University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Midway University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,900 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $878 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,378)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($232 vs. $241)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/