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Overview |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $225 |
Diversity |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,246 students)
IU East vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 312.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Indiana University East ($30,020.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Northwood University-Michigan ($8,837 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 28.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($9,412 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 165.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($20,925 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 65 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Indiana University East (53% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $17,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,775)
- IU East graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($211 vs. $225)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/