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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or PennWest California?
- Northwood University Michigan is 289.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than PennWest California ($30,020.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.4% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,416 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($20,925 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 104 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is the same as at PennWest California (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/