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Doane University Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 699 students)
MidlandU vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or NCU?
- Midland University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at MidlandU than Northwest Christian University ($37,500.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than NCU ($22,377 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 4.1% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($10,066 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($27,057 vs. $20,642)
MidlandU vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 30 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or NCU? 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 NCU and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Midland University (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $3,000 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/