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Overview |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $211 |
Diversity |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at University of Charleston than Midway University ($31,400.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Midway University ($21,308 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,600 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midway University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 25% larger than aid received Midway University ($22,422 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Midway University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Midway University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,300 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,378)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($211 vs. $241)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/