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ISU Doane University OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Northern Illinois Bellevue University William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul Missouri Baptist University| Upper Iowa University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $39,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $39,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $24,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $28,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 893/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
UIU | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,557 students)
UIU vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at MidlandU than Upper Iowa University ($39,370.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than MidlandU ($22,427 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 8.1% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,770 vs. $10,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Midland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($28,274 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 32 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
UIU vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Midland University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $800 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/