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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Midway University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $241 |
Diversity |
EIU | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,441 students)
EIU vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Midway University?
- Midway University is 152.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Midway University than Eastern Illinois University ($24,500.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Midway University ($13,380 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 25.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,600 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($17,934 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Midway University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $272 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $23,650)
- Midway University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($241 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/