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Overview |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $331 |
Diversity |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 1,093 students)
Midway University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or JCSU?
- Midway University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Midway University than Johnson C Smith University ($24,500.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Midway University ($20,045 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 21.1% lower than costs at Midway University ($7,100 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($17,934 vs. $12,911)
Midway University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Midway University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $8,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $30,300)
- Midway University students graduate with a $8,672 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,378 vs. $32,050)
- Midway University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($241 vs. $331)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/