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Overview |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 788 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,072 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,072 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,322 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,490 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,929 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,013 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 936/1126 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 788 students)
McPherson College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $34,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at MidlandU than McPherson College ($39,370.00 vs. $34,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than McPherson College ($24,143 vs. $25,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 2.3% lower than costs at Midland University ($10,322 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 23.3% larger than aid received McPherson College ($28,274 vs. $22,929)
McPherson College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 22 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
McPherson College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Midland University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $1,300 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,900)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/