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SUNY Delhi Walsh College Michigan State UB Saginaw Valley State University CMU SUNY Canton Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Oakland Morrisville| Northwood University Michigan | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $153 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Alfred State College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 324.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($30,020.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Northwood University-Michigan ($17,262 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 12.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,120 vs. $13,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 137% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($20,925 vs. $8,830)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 10 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Northwood University Michigan (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,400 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $6,901 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($14,874 vs. $21,775)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($153 vs. $225)
- More Alfred State College 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/