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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $303 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or TSU?
- Northwood University Texas is 37.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at TSU than Northwood University Texas ($19,677.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Northwood University-Texas ($11,826 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 10% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,784 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Northwood University Texas (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 17.2% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($14,160 vs. $12,085)
Northwood University-Texas vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Northwood University-Texas .
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas or TSU? 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 TSU and Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than Texas Southern University (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $14,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,200)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $7,583 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,775 vs. $29,358)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($225 vs. $303)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/