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GCU Walsh College Michigan State NMSU Saginaw Valley State University CMU OU Oakland BGSU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Arizona Christian University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | 960/1170 | 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 |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | 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 Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Arizona Christian University ($30,020.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Arizona Christian University ($24,616 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona Christian University are 1% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,000 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Arizona Christian University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 9.1% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($20,925 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian 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 Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 29 points higher than at Arizona Christian University (997)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Arizona Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian 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 Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Arizona Christian University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $17,000 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $22,500)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/