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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $225 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Michigan State | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 2,246 students)
Michigan State vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 97.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Michigan State than Northwood University Michigan ($41,778.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Northwood University-Michigan ($22,803 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,990 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 141% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($20,925 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State 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 Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 133 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Michigan State vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Northwood University Michigan (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,709 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,484)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($225 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/