Midwest Institute
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 177 students.
About This School
Midwest Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Earth City, Missouri with approximately 177 undergraduate students enrolled. Midwest Institute has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,509 per year. Typical graduates earn $23,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the relatively low median debt of $9,500 at graduation is a genuine bright spot, median earnings of just $23,400 a decade after enrollment raise real questions about long-term return on investment. This is a small, accessible school with a 78% acceptance rate, which can work for students who need a more open pathway, but the for-profit status and modest outcomes mean you should closely research specific programs before committing. Worth considering only if the particular credential you're pursuing has strong local job demand — otherwise, compare carefully against community colleges or regional public schools that may offer better value.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (177 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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