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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,366 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Waynesburg College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 10% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Waynesburg University ($30,020.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Northwood University-Michigan ($22,281 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 0% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,120 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Waynesburg University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 19.8% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($20,925 vs. $17,464)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 7 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Northwood University Michigan (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $1,600 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,900)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/