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Overview |
Midway University | RU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Midway University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
Midway University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Midway University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or RU?
- Midway University is 200.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Midway University than Radford University ($24,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Midway University ($17,105 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 22.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,600 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($17,934 vs. $9,733)
Midway University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RU (3.31)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than RU (93.3%)
Midway University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or RU? 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 RU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Midway University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,378)
- RU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/