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JCSU Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland BGSU UM-Dearborn GVSU Michigan| Northwood University Michigan | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $278 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,128 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Northwood University Michigan ($39,792.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($26,429 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 25.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,500 vs. $15,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 28% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($26,471 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,100)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,900)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($225 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/