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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,505 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Saint Martin's University than Northwood University Michigan ($43,600.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Northwood University-Michigan ($22,779 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 11.8% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,500 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($33,751 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 21 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Saint Martin's University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $2,000 more per year than Saint Martin's University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/