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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Johnson University | ||
| 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
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 939 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Johnson University ($30,020.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,012 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 39.9% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($8,664 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Johnson University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 122.1% larger than aid received Johnson University ($20,925 vs. $9,423)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 9 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Johnson 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 Johnson University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $19,400 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $395 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($21,380 vs. $21,775)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($221 vs. $225)
- More Johnson University 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/