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Overview |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 725 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,904 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,904 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,544 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,158 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,175 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,976 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,051 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 893/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 725 students)
Tougaloo College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.1% higher at MidlandU than Tougaloo College ($39,370.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than MidlandU ($12,158 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 40% lower than costs at Midland University ($7,544 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Tougaloo College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 177.9% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($28,274 vs. $10,175)
Tougaloo College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 118 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)
Tougaloo College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Midland University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $29,600)
- Midland University students graduate with a $8,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,004)
- MidlandU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/