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Fremont, NE · Peru, NE
| Midland University | Peru State College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,267/yr | $11,632/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,086/yr | $9,986/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,134 | $21,875 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,445/yr | $9,779/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,055/yr | $12,845/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,289/yr | $12,313/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,680/yr | $13,450/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $277/mo | $232/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,172/yr | $10,464/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,109/yr | $10,464/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,020/yr | $960/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,508/yr | $3,284/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,719/yr | $22,240/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,050/yr | $8,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,050/yr | $8,640/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 62% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 66% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 963–1170 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1086 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–23 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 16–24 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,436 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 961 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 283 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 47% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 42% | 38% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,163/yr | $47,071/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,105–$71,923 | $32,708–$61,491 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 48% | 36% |
| White students graduating | 47% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 16% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 12% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,145/yr | $39,150/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 23% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 37% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,402/yr | $43,246/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 19% · Education 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Education 19% · Psychology 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 19% of degrees | Education — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 15% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $92,254/yr | Curriculum and Instruction — $53,549/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.3% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,159 | 1,092 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 249 | 184 |
| Average professor pay | $6,937/mo | $8,181/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $61,980 | $40,242 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Rural (remote) |
| Location | Fremont, NE | Peru, NE |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1883 | 1865 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.2% | 2.4% |
| Men | 56% | 46% |
| Women | 44% | 54% |
| White students | 56% | 66% |
| Black students | 8% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 9.8% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 0.7% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.5% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,011/yr | $6,887/yr |
| Endowment | $28.2M | $22.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 722 | 566 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,610/yr | $5,108/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,286/yr | $4,908/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 28 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 967 | 429 |
| Athletic scholarships | $15.2M | $590,690 |
| Athletics budget | $26.2M | $2.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $26.2M | $2.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $90,562 | $58,170 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.