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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $186 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or UT Arlington?
- Northwood University Texas is 10.8% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.1% higher at UT Arlington than Northwood University Texas ($27,138.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than UT Arlington ($14,456 vs. $14,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 20.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($8,784 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than The University of Texas at Arlington (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 28.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($14,160 vs. $11,015)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Northwood University-Texas .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT Arlington (81.3%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Northwood University Texas (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $1,200 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $50,500)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,775)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($186 vs. $225)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/