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Eastern Lincoln College Valley City State University| Midway University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | JC | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Midway University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
Midway University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Midway University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midway University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,242 students)
Midway University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or JC?
- Midway University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Midway University than Jamestown College ($24,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Midway University ($19,950 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 0.5% lower than costs at Midway University ($8,560 vs. $8,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($17,934 vs. $17,022)
Midway University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at JC (3.25)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JC (92%)
Midway University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or JC? 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 JC and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Midway University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($23,378 vs. $26,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/