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Overview |
Midland College | VSU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Midland College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $305 |
Diversity |
Midland College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Midland College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Midland College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,648 students)
Midland College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.2% higher at VSU than Midland College ($16,542.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than VSU ($6,906 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 99% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($5,800 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Midland College (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 133% larger than aid received Midland College ($11,498 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or VSU? 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 VSU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $7,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,700)
- Midland College students graduate with a $24,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $29,500)
- Midland College graduates are paying $249 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($56 vs. $305)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/