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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 880/1145 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $363 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 708 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Chowan University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Chowan University ($31,400.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Northwood University-Michigan ($15,845 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 28.7% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($9,710 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($22,026 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 253 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Chowan University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $15,900 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $34,600)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $13,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $35,150)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($225 vs. $363)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/