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Overview |
DBU | Midland College | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
DBU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $56 |
Diversity |
DBU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DBU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or Midland College?
- Dallas Baptist University is 801.6% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 578.9% higher at DBU than Midland College ($33,810.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than DBU ($6,906 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 61.2% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($5,800 vs. $9,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than Midland College (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 281% larger than aid received Midland College ($18,797 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or DBU .
DBU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or Midland College? 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 Midland College and DBU.
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $21,750)
- Midland College graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($56 vs. $224)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/