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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 830/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Youngstown State?
- Northwood University Michigan is 188.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.7% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Youngstown State University ($30,020.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Northwood University-Michigan ($11,900 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 21% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,016 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 174.2% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($20,925 vs. $7,631)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 45 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Youngstown State University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $12,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $37,700)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/