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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 950/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 24% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,615 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at MidlandU than Southwest Baptist University ($37,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than MidlandU ($18,926 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 21.4% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,290 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 49.1% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($27,057 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 96 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Midland University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/