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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Northwood University Michigan is 289.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,020.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Northwood University-Michigan ($20,205 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 3.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,120 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 140.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,925 vs. $8,697)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 71 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,300 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,200)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/