The University of Findlay vs. Miami University-Middletown

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH with Miami University Middletown in Middletown, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than Miami University-Middletown based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 1,190 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting); Miami University Middletown is in Middletown, OH (Small City setting).
• The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Miami University Middletown is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Findlay 12:1; Miami University Middletown 15:1.

The University of Findlay vs. Miami University-Middletown Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or Miami University-Middletown? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Middletown than The University of Findlay ($10,574 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University Middletown are 14.4% lower than at The University of Findlay ($9,590 vs. $11,200).
• The University of Findlay is 449.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Miami University-Middletown (about $33,673 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $7,491.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 112.1% higher at The University of Findlay than at Miami University Middletown (about $21,757 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $19,407.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Findlay than at Miami University Middletown (100% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 497.3% larger than aid received by Miami University Middletown students ($27,292 vs. $4,569).

The University of Findlay vs. Miami University-Middletown Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or Miami University-Middletown? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Miami University-Middletown and The University of Findlay.

• Miami University Middletown reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 1010/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The University of Findlay - Test-free; Miami University-Middletown - Open admission.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Miami University-Middletown (3.37).

The University of Findlay vs. Miami University-Middletown Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The University of Findlay and Miami University-Middletown? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Findlay's six-year graduation rate (55%) is higher than Miami University Middletown's (23%).
• Graduates from Miami University Middletown earn a median of about $7,800 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,300 vs. $46,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Miami University Middletown graduates have a $250 lower median loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates ($24,750 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Miami University-Middletown graduates have an estimated $3 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than The University of Findlay graduates ($255 vs. $258).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Middletown students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.