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Overview |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $178 |
Diversity |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 105.4% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364.1% higher at UTEP than Midland College ($23,112.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than UTEP ($6,906 vs. $9,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 65.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($5,800 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Midland College (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 114.1% larger than aid received Midland College ($10,564 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or Midland College .
Midland College vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or UTEP? 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 UTEP and Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $1,800 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,200)
- Midland College students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UTEP graduates. ($5,500 vs. $17,250)
- Midland College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than UTEP graduates. ($56 vs. $178)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/