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Overview |
SC | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,532 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,996 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,778 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SC | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 826 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 893/1110 | ||
| 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 17, 2026 |
Academics |
SC | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
SC | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
SC | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SC | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 707 students)
SC vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at MidlandU than Sterling College ($39,370.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than MidlandU ($22,996 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 10.8% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,532 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Sterling College ($28,274 vs. $21,778)
SC vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or SC .
- The average SAT score at Sterling College (990) is 28 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than SC (53%)
SC vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Midland University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $5,500 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,000)
- SC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/