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WVU Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Allegheny College Ithaca College Alvernia University Penn State Beaver St John's Oakland Juniata College| Northwood University Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 361 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Northwood University Michigan is 127.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($31,400.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Northwood University-Michigan ($14,933 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 4% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,022 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 90.3% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($20,685 vs. $10,867)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 83 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Northwood University-Michigan (83.9%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $4,800 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,818)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/