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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland BGSU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| VanderCook College of Music | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
VCM | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
VCM | 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 8.5% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than VanderCook College of Music ($30,020.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Northwood University-Michigan ($12,436 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 61.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($7,500 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 33.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($27,884 vs. $20,925)
VCM vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM 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 VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 81 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
VCM vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM 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 VCM.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than VanderCook College of Music (53% vs. 45%)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/