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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland AU BGSU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Northwood University Michigan | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1013/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,175 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or SWU?
- Northwood University Michigan is 13.2% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Southern Wesleyan University ($30,020.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Northwood University-Michigan ($17,639 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 25.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($9,650 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 6.6% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($20,925 vs. $19,636)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or SWU? 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 SWU and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,700 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/