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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Northwood University Texas | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or SFASU?
- Northwood University Texas is 30.1% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at SFASU than Northwood University Texas ($18,858.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Northwood University-Texas ($13,858 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 9.8% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,784 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 36.6% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($14,160 vs. $10,363)
Northwood University-Texas vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Northwood University-Texas .
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Northwood University Texas (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $5,900 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,600)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/