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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Midland College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 72% |
Admission |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $258 |
Diversity |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.7% higher at SFASU than Midland College ($18,858.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than SFASU ($6,906 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 66.2% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($5,800 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland College than Stephen F Austin State University (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 110% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,363 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $25,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($56 vs. $258)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/