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| Governors State University | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Midland College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 5,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $3,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $5,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $6,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $5,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 72% |
Admission |
GSU | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $56 |
Diversity |
GSU | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland College is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Midland College?
- Governors State University is 103.4% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,872.00 vs. $3,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at GSU than Midland College ($7,872.00 vs. $5,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than GSU ($6,396 vs. $10,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 89.3% lower than costs at Governors State University ($6,000 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Midland College (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 105.7% larger than aid received Midland College ($11,315 vs. $5,502)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or GSU .
GSU vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $1,400 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- Midland College students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $17,250)
- Midland College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($56 vs. $178)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/