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Overview |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Aquinas College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at AQ than Northwood University Michigan ($36,480.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,605 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 14.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,572 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 43.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($30,049 vs. $20,925)
AQ vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 64 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
AQ vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Aquinas College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/