Midland University vs CCC-Grand Island

Midland University and Central Community College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Midland University, a private institution, boasts a selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 68%, while Central Community College, a public institution, offers open admissions. Both institutions provide a range of academic programs, with Midland University excelling in liberal arts and sciences, business, and education, and Central Community College specializing in associate degrees, technical programs, and career training. While Midland University's student body comprises primarily traditional-age undergraduates, Central Community College caters to a broader demographic, including working adults and part-time students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Central Community College	Midland University
Overview
Location	Grand Island, Nebraska	Fremont, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	63.7%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	905 - 1150
ACT range	N/A	19 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		11.0%
Students submitting ACT score		60.0%
Total number of applicants		1,691
Total number of admissions given out		1,078
Admitted students who chose to enroll		341
Yield rate		31.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $14,110 Out of state: $15,490	$50,870
Average net price	$9,378	$21,831
Tuition	In state: $2,760 Out of state: $4,140	$35,996
Room & board	$7,566	Room/dormitory: $6,052 Meal plan: $5,646
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	78.0% Average amount $4,235	100.0% Average amount $26,828
Students receiving federal student loan	25.0% Average amount $4,108	79.0% Average amount $5,391
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	20.0% Average amount $12,309

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,309 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	1,401 Men 49.0% Women 51.0%
Graduate students	N/A	270 Men 27.0% Women 73.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	3.0%	49.2%
International students	N/A	0.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	553	738
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Kansas Texas Arkansas California	Nebraska Texas California Colorado Iowa

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Health Professions Business Precision Production Liberal Arts	Education Business Health Professions Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.3%	45.0%
Dropout rate	36.2%	2.6%
Transferred out	15.3%	52.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,297 Year 2: $54,574 Year 3: $54,710 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,281 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,609 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $43,362 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $35,297 Year 2: $39,585 Year 3: $40,013 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,171 Year 2: $37,088 Year 3: $40,003 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,821 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $39,714 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,954 Year 3: $38,225 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,019 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $37,566 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $40,775 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $36,397 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,528 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,121	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,426 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $61,932 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,634 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $60,687 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,844 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $44,256 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,049 Year 2: $37,671 Year 3: $42,663 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,493 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $38,598 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,115 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $37,225 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,306 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A

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