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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | Midland College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 74% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $56 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | Midland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Midland College based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 5,404 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or Midland College?
- SUNY Empire State College is 88.5% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241% higher at SUNY Empire State College than Midland College ($16,980.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than SUNY Empire State College ($6,906 vs. $9,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 100% lower than costs at SUNY Empire State College ($5,800 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than Midland College (80% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 89.4% larger than aid received Midland College ($9,343 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College or Midland College? 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 Midland College and SUNY Empire State College.
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $23,250)
- Midland College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($56 vs. $240)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/