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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 1010/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $241 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,441 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Midway University?
- Midway University is 263.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Midway University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($24,500.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Midway University ($10,908 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 13.8% lower than costs at Midway University ($7,560 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 214.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($17,934 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Purdue Calumet .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Midway University? 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 Midway University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,900)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $23,378)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($216 vs. $241)
- More Midway University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/