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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 870/1120 | ||
| 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 | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $270 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 24% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 2,360 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Tiffin University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Tiffin University ($31,400.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tiffin University than Northwood University-Michigan ($24,516 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 1.2% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($12,500 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 0.5% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($20,685 vs. $20,572)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Tiffin University (79.8%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Tiffin University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,500 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,117)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($225 vs. $270)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/