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Overview |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 21% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WSU | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,615 students)
WSU vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 447.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at MidlandU than Wichita State University ($37,500.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than MidlandU ($13,553 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 25.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,066 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 280.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($27,057 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 127 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
WSU vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Wichita State University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $900 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,900)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/