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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 2,360 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Gannon University than Northwood University Michigan ($36,865.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Northwood University-Michigan ($23,942 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 24.9% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,500 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($27,483 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 9 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/