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GVSU Albion College Eastern Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Lincoln College Kalamazoo College| Midway University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | AQ | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
Midway University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Midway University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | AQ | ||
| 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
- Midway University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,265 students)
Midway University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at AQ than Midway University ($36,480.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Midway University ($18,605 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 22.9% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,600 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 67.6% larger than aid received Midway University ($30,049 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AQ (90.8%)
Midway University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or AQ? 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 AQ and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Midway University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More AQ 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/