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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Husson University Oakland BGSU UNH Manchester UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,834 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,834 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,268 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,900 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 13% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,463 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($42,834.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Northwood University Michigan ($42,834.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($26,429 vs. $28,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 19.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($12,500 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 44.5% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($29,900 vs. $20,685)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 37 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (81.7%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Northwood University Michigan (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,300)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/