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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,011 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Hiram?
- Northwood University Michigan is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Hiram College ($31,400.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,362 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 8.1% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,560 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 17.9% larger than aid received Hiram College ($20,685 vs. $17,546)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 45 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Northwood University-Michigan (83.9%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Northwood University Michigan (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/