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Overview |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 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 |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $225 |
Diversity |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Life University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Life University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 2,246 students)
Life University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 132.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Life University ($30,020.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Life University ($24,616 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 48.5% lower than costs at Life University ($12,120 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Life University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 75.5% larger than aid received Life University ($20,925 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Life University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Life University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $3,600 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $13,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($8,334 vs. $21,775)
- Life University graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($86 vs. $225)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/