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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,429 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,685 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,074 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 1,740 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $254 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 12% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 2,348 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or West Liberty University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 260.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than West Liberty University ($31,400.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Northwood University-Michigan ($14,203 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 16.9% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,694 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than West Liberty University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 215.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($20,685 vs. $6,547)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 42 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than West Liberty University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $12,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,900)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $2,842 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,617)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($225 vs. $254)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/