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Overview |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $225 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Albion College | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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 Albion College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Albion College is 81.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Albion College than Northwood University Michigan ($54,410.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Northwood University-Michigan ($19,351 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 2.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,120 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 126.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($47,406 vs. $20,925)
Albion College vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 78 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Northwood University Michigan (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,200)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($225 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/