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Overview |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $241 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Midway University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Midway University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,441 students)
Kentucky vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Midway University?
- Midway University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Kentucky than Midway University ($30,913.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Midway University ($18,693 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 70.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,600 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midway University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midway University students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($17,934 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Midway University (93.8%)
Kentucky vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Midway University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $12,100 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $628 lower median federal student loan debt than Midway University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,378)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Midway University graduates. ($235 vs. $241)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/