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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Defiance College | ||
| 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 540 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Defiance College?
- Defiance College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Defiance College than Northwood University Michigan ($34,556.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Northwood University-Michigan ($23,196 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 10.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,940 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Defiance College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($24,970 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 42 points higher than at Defiance College (984)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Defiance College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Defiance College? 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 Defiance College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Defiance College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $6,800 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,700)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/