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Overview |
Midland College | TSU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Midland College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $303 |
Diversity |
Midland College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Midland College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 98.3% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.1% higher at TSU than Midland College ($19,677.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than TSU ($6,906 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 66.6% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($5,800 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Midland College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 144.9% larger than aid received Midland College ($12,085 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or TSU? 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 TSU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $7,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,200)
- Midland College students graduate with a $23,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $29,358)
- Midland College graduates are paying $247 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($56 vs. $303)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/