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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $225 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | - | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,360 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 365.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Purdue University North Central Campus ($31,400.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Northwood University-Michigan ($7,832 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 69.4% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($7,380 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 188.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($20,685 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 83 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (53% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,600 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,900)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,836)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($225 vs. $256)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/