Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU ECU Wingate University Methodist Oakland BGSU Lees-McRae College Campbell University GVSU| Northwood University Michigan | Mount Olive College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Mount Olive, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #957 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Original Free Will Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | moc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $24,850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $24,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $17,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $17,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 1,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 990/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $28,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Mount Olive College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Mount Olive College based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 2,128 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Mount Olive College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Mount Olive College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Mount Olive College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $24,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Mount Olive College ($31,400.00 vs. $24,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Olive College than Northwood University-Michigan ($17,893 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Olive College are 11.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,212 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Mount Olive College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 18.4% larger than aid received Mount Olive College ($20,685 vs. $17,469)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Mount Olive College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Mount Olive College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Olive College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 117 points higher than at Mount Olive College (909)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Olive College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mount Olive College (2.85)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Mount Olive College (77.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Mount Olive College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Mount Olive College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mount Olive College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $6,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Olive College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $28,006)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Olive College graduates. ($225 vs. $289)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Olive College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/