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Overview |
Midway University | AU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Midway University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $277 |
Diversity |
Midway University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Midway University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or AU?
- Anderson University is 26% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at AU than Midway University ($30,860.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Midway University ($21,633 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 30.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,600 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 36.1% larger than aid received Midway University ($24,409 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AU (45.4%)
Midway University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or AU? 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 AU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Midway University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $1,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,500)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,484 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,862)
- Midway University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($241 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/