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Overview |
SC | Midway University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $241 |
Diversity |
SC | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SC | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SC | Midway University | ||
| 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
- Midway University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,441 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Midway University?
- Sterling College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at SC than Midway University ($28,500.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Midway University ($22,680 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 8.6% lower than costs at Sterling College ($8,600 vs. $9,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 10% larger than aid received Midway University ($19,729 vs. $17,934)
SC vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or SC .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Midway University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Midway University earn on average $1,500 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,400)
- Midway University students graduate with a $1,285 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($23,378 vs. $24,663)
- Midway University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($241 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/