Midwest Institute

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2021 Average Net Price

$15,583

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.12%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.4%

72 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

223

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73.5%

50 Graduates

About

Midwest Institute is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Midwest Institute were Medical Assistant (26 degrees awarded) and Massage Therapy (9 degrees).

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midwest Institute. 95.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.72% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (66 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,583.

In 2021, 48% of undergraduate students attending Midwest Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,583

2021 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Midwest Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,583. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Midwest Institute grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Midwest Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Midwest Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.69% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Midwest Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Midwest Institute was 2.12%, which represents 4 out of the 189 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Midwest Institute received 72 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 48.9% annual growth. Out of those 72 applicants, 55 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.4% acceptance rate.

There were 223 students enrolled at Midwest Institute in 2021.

Midwest Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 69.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 72

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Midwest Institute was 76.4% (55 admissions from 72 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 48.9%, while admissions declined by −49.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Midwest Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Midwest Institute had a total enrollment of 223 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Midwest Institute is 223 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Midwest Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Midwest Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.1% White, 32.3% Black or African American, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Two or More Races, 0.897% Asian, and 0.448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Midwest Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.5%) and Black or African American Male (5.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midwest Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 223 students. The full-time enrollment at Midwest Institute is 223 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Midwest Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Midwest Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Midwest Institute was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Midwest Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Midwest Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
134 enrolled students
Black or African American
72 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Midwest Institute is 60.1% White, 32.3% Black or African American, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Two or More Races, 0.897% Asian, and 0.448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 96 more women than men received degrees from Midwest Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midwest Institute is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Midwest Institute is Medical Assistant (26 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (9 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midwest Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (83 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwest Institute are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Midwest Institute in 2021 are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwest Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Midwest Institute are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwest Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Midwest Institute are Health (83 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Midwest Institute.

Surgical Technologist

Most Common (2021)

17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Midwest Institute was Surgical Technologist with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Midwest Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

101

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Midwest Institute, which is 0.0495 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Midwest Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Midwest Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 0.286 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to women at Midwest Institute in Dental Assisting. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Midwest Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 84% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Midwest Institute is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Midwest Institute is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midwest Institute is white female (63 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

Operations

Midwest Institute employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Midwest Institute are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwest Institute are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.43M

2021 Salaries

19.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Midwest Institute paid a median of $1.43M in salaries, a 19.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$327k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Midwest Institute paid a total of $327k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Midwest Institute was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwest Institute were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Midwest Institute was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Midwest Institute.