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Overview |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 2,360 students)
Lewis University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Lewis University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($37,592.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Lewis University than Northwood University Michigan ($37,592.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Northwood University-Michigan ($19,472 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 3% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,140 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($26,606 vs. $20,685)
Lewis University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 25 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,625)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($225 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/