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South Dakota State University Doane University USD Northwest Pitt State Winona State University Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University Augustana| Midland University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or NSU?
- Midland University is 392.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at MidlandU than Northern State University ($37,500.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than MidlandU ($17,264 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 10% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,150 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 373.4% larger than aid received Northern State University ($27,057 vs. $5,715)
MidlandU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 62 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or NSU? 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 NSU and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Northern State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $5,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($24,399 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/