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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 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 | pnc.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1010/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $241 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,441 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Midway University?
- Midway University is 263.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Midway University ($7,832 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 16.5% lower than costs at Midway University ($7,380 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 150.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($17,934 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Purdue North Central .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Midway University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (41% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $1,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,378 vs. $24,836)
- Midway University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($241 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/