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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,457 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,680 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,680 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,943 | $26,429 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,290 | $20,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,216 | 2,074 | ||
| Admitted | 6,188 | 1,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $225 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,457 students vs. 2,360 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Saint Xavier University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($35,680.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Saint Xavier University than Northwood University Michigan ($35,680.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Northwood University-Michigan ($11,943 vs. $26,429)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,480 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 46.4% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($30,290 vs. $20,685)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University 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 Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 36 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (83.9%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University 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 Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Saint Xavier University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saint Xavier University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $49,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $2,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,022)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($225 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/