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MBTS NWOSU Doane University McPherson College Bellevue University Bethany College Southeastern Oklahoma State University Missouri Baptist University| Southwestern College | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 24% |
Students |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at MidlandU than Southwestern College ($37,500.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Southwestern College ($22,377 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 7.3% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,380 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($27,057 vs. $26,047)
Southwestern College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern College (999) is 37 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Southwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Southwestern College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Midland University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $10,200 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $42,900)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/