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Overview |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,950 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,950 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,821 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,197 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,257 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,577 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 893/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hastings College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 16% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $33,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at MidlandU than Hastings College ($39,370.00 vs. $33,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than MidlandU ($21,821 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 10.7% lower than costs at Hastings College ($10,562 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 4% larger than aid received Hastings College ($28,274 vs. $27,197)
Hastings College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 93 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Hastings College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
Hastings College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Midland University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $2,100 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University and Hastings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Midland University and Hastings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/