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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,619 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Missouri Valley College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Missouri Valley College ($31,400.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,396 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 19% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,500 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 11.1% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($20,685 vs. $18,618)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Missouri Valley College? 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 Missouri Valley College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Missouri Valley College (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $14,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/