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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or UTSA?
- Northwood University Texas is 71.4% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at UTSA than Northwood University Texas ($18,259.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Northwood University-Texas ($12,664 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 25.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($8,784 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 58.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($14,160 vs. $8,934)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Northwood University-Texas .
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Northwood University-Texas (85.7%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $2,600 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,900)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $1,208 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($21,775 vs. $22,983)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($225 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/