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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 22% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,360 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 3% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at University of Charleston than Northwood University Michigan ($32,342.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,100 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 12% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,162 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 13.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($23,439 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 32 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than University of Charleston (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,775)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($211 vs. $225)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/