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Overview |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $225 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 13% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,246 students)
Benedictine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Benedictine University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Benedictine University than Northwood University Michigan ($32,700.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Benedictine University ($24,616 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 18.1% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,266 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Northwood University Michigan (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 4.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($20,925 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Benedictine University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $525 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $22,300)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($225 vs. $230)
- More Benedictine 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/