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UNK K-State Doane University Peru State College Missouri Valley College Bellevue University Hastings College Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | - | ||
| Admitted | 969 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or WSC?
- Midland University is 557.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 557.9% higher at MidlandU than Wayne State College ($37,500.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than MidlandU ($14,271 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 13.5% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,870 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 245.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($27,057 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or MidlandU .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
MidlandU vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or WSC? 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 WSC and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Midland University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $3,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/