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Doane University RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 961 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 1,557 students)
MidlandU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or MBC?
- Midland University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at MidlandU than Mary Baldwin College ($39,370.00 vs. $32,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than MidlandU ($18,838 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 0.6% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($10,562 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Mary Baldwin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($28,274 vs. $25,673)
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 47 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
MidlandU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or MBC? 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 MBC and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Midland University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/