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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Eastern HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Midway University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $25,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $25,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $16,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 1,120 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,066 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $241 |
Diversity |
CSU | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,945 students)
CSU vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Midway University?
- Midway University is 216.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($25,480.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.9% higher at Midway University than Chicago State University ($25,480.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Midway University ($9,852 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 21.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,500 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Midway University ($19,111 vs. $16,529)
CSU vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Chicago State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,300)
- Midway University students graduate with a $7,872 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $31,250)
- Midway University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($241 vs. $323)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/