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Overview |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $241 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AAMU | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | 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
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,441 students)
AAMU vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Midway University?
- Midway University is 184.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Midway University than Alabama A & M University ($24,500.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Midway University ($14,600 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 10.7% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,600 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($17,934 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Alabama A & M University (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $4,600 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $34,300)
- Midway University students graduate with a $11,622 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $35,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($241 vs. $361)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/