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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Lindsey Wilson College| Eastern Kentucky University | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $25,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $25,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $16,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,120 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,066 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $241 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,945 students)
Eastern vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Midway University?
- Midway University is 159.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,480.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Midway University than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,480.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Midway University ($10,852 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 23.5% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,500 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,529 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 (95.2%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $317 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,378 vs. $23,695)
- Midway University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($241 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/