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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $267 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Kent State?
- Northwood University Michigan is 144% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Kent State University at Kent ($30,020.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Northwood University-Michigan ($19,046 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 4.6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,120 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 119.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($20,925 vs. $9,539)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 41 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Kent State University at Kent (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,300)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,825)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($225 vs. $267)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/