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ESU Washburn University KU K-State WSU Doane University Pitt State USAO Bellevue University UNK Missouri Baptist University| Fort Hays State University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 1,615 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 805.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at MidlandU than Fort Hays State University ($37,500.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than MidlandU ($13,322 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,481 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 402.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($27,057 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Fort Hays State University vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Fort Hays State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $6,282 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($20,718 vs. $27,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/