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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $225 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,246 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 107% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Eastern Michigan University ($30,020.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Northwood University-Michigan ($15,826 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 6.4% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,396 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 110.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($20,925 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 3 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Eastern Michigan University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,600)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,500)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($225 vs. $263)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/