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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $287 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 9% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 2,160 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Walsh College than Northwood University Michigan ($32,780.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,009 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 5.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,810 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,120 vs. $20,685)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Northwood University Michigan (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $45,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $6,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,833)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($225 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/