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Overview |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Midway, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,441 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midway.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,848 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,934 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,057 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 991 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,378 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $240 |
Diversity |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Midway University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,441 students)
Midway University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midway University or WVSU?
- Midway University is 201.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Midway University than West Virginia State University ($24,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Midway University ($11,684 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 42% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,600 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 89.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($17,934 vs. $9,482)
Midway University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Midway University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Midway University .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Midway University (93.8%)
Midway University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midway University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Midway University.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than West Virginia State University (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $6,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $128 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,378)
- WVSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($240 vs. $241)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/