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Midway, KY · Crestview Hills, KY
| Midway University | Thomas More University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,579/yr | $21,835/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $27,206/yr | $15,841/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,301 | $26,236 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,405/yr | $17,955/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,160/yr | $18,429/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,406/yr | $23,815/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,166/yr | $25,267/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $226/mo | $278/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,800/yr | $9,900/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,300/yr | $8,184/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $12,180/yr | $4,132/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $48,805/yr | $49,452/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,220/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,220/yr | $39,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1170 | 1030–1230 |
| SAT average | 1122 | 1180 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–25 | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–26 · Math 18–24 | English 20–29 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,120 | 3,030 |
| Students accepted | 1,066 | 2,940 |
| Students who enrolled | 265 | 396 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 25% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 3% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 24% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 41% | 41% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,246/yr | $59,384/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,241–$65,285 | $40,106–$82,627 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 45% |
| White students graduating | 47% | 43% |
| Black students graduating | 18% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 27% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,738/yr | $47,148/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 36% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 41% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 28% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,172/yr | $55,624/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 15% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $62,012/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $82,007/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,262 | 1,293 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 251 | 224 |
| Average professor pay | $7,349/mo | $6,727/mo |
| Full-time professors | 26% | 52% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $31,774 | $59,077 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Midway, KY | Crestview Hills, KY |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1847 | 1921 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Men | 37% | 51% |
| Women | 63% | 49% |
| White students | 70% | 73% |
| Black students | 12% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 43% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 15% | 6.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 17% | 4.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,606/yr | $7,094/yr |
| Endowment | $35.3M | $36.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 431 | 478 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,800/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,920/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| 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 I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 26 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 681 | 575 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.4M | $2.9M |
| Athletics budget | $6.4M | $6.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.4M | $7.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $25,339 | $46,101 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.