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Overview |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Livonia, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | madonna.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,344 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,840 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,988 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,289 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 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 |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Madonna University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Madonna 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 2,109 students)
Madonna University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Madonna University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 15% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Madonna University ($30,020.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,344 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 1.1% lower than costs at Madonna University ($12,120 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Madonna University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 5.5% larger than aid received Madonna University ($20,925 vs. $19,840)
Madonna University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Madonna 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 Madonna University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 4 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Madonna 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 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Madonna University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Madonna 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 Madonna University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Madonna University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,100 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/