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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Midway University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 149% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Wake Forest than Midway University ($61,012.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midway University than Wake Forest ($22,848 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 93.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,600 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 202.4% larger than aid received Midway University ($54,233 vs. $17,934)
Midway University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Midway University .
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Midway University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Midway University (88% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $38,300 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $38,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,378)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/