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Overview |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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 |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Clarke University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Clarke University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Clarke University than Northwood University Michigan ($36,900.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Clarke University ($24,616 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 14.3% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,600 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,403 vs. $20,925)
Clarke University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke 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 Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 19 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Clarke 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Clarke University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $7,700 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/