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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 880/1083 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 2,083 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($35,450.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Northwood University Michigan ($35,450.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Northwood University-Michigan ($15,887 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 11.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,200 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as College of Mount St. Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 34.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($27,761 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Northwood University Michigan (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,800 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,700)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $6,225 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($21,775 vs. $28,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($225 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/