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Overview |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $240 |
Diversity |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Midland College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 3,785 students)
Midland College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.3% higher at WVSU than Midland College ($13,810.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than WVSU ($6,906 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 110.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($5,800 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Midland College (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Midland College ($9,482 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Midland College .
Midland College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Midland College.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $11,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,700)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($5,500 vs. $23,250)
- Midland College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($56 vs. $240)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/