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Overview |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,945 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,480 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,480 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,529 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,120 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 1,066 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,945 students)
Midway University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Oakland?
- Midway University is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($25,480.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Midway University than Oakland University ($25,480.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Midway University ($15,734 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 19% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,500 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Oakland University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 71.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($16,529 vs. $9,641)
Midway University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Midway University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Oakland University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $1,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,378 vs. $25,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/