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Overview |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 73% |
Admission |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $222 |
Diversity |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.2% higher at SHSU than Midland College ($15,648.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than SHSU ($6,906 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 88.1% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($5,800 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland College than Sam Houston State University (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 112.8% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,499 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $21,500)
- Midland College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($56 vs. $222)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/