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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $225 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 154.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Northern Michigan University ($30,020.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Northwood University-Michigan ($17,346 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 1.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,910 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 123% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($20,925 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 15 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Northern Michigan University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $12,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $517 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $22,292)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($225 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/