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Overview |
KY State | Midway University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $25,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $25,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $16,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
KY State | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 1,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,066 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $241 |
Diversity |
KY State | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KY State | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 38% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Midway University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,945 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Midway University?
- Midway University is 215% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($25,480.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Midway University than Kentucky State University ($25,480.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Midway University ($9,672 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Midway University ($8,186 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Kentucky State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 67.8% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($16,529 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Kentucky State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $7,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $31,000)
- Midway University students graduate with a $5,622 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,378 vs. $29,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($241 vs. $299)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/