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Overview |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #515 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $32,868 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $32,868 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $11,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $19,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $26,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 3,199 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 2,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | Catawba College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,172 students)
MidlandU vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Catawba College?
- Midland University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Catawba College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at MidlandU than Catawba College ($37,500.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than MidlandU ($19,701 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 15% lower than costs at Catawba College ($10,066 vs. $11,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Catawba College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Catawba College ($27,057 vs. $26,913)
MidlandU vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 28 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Catawba College (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or Catawba College? 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 Catawba College and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Midland University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $900 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,000)
- Catawba College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Catawba College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catawba College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/