Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Oakland Hanover College BGSU UM-Dearborn IUPUI| Anderson University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | northwood.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $31,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Anderson University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Anderson University than Northwood University Michigan ($34,590.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,914 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 2% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,250 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($27,121 vs. $20,685)
Anderson University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 24 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Northwood University-Michigan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwood University-Michigan and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/