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Overview |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Young Harris, GA | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,511 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yhc.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,706 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,643 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,990 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
YHC | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
YHC | 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 YHC based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,511 students)
YHC vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, YHC or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 1.1% more expensive to attend than YHC for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Young Harris College ($30,020.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Young Harris College than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,910 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Young Harris College are 3.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,706 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,643 vs. $20,925)
YHC vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, YHC 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 YHC .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 52 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at YHC (3.15)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than YHC (77.3%)
YHC vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, YHC 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 YHC.
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $11,400 more per year than YHC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,100)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/