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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $225 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,246 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Michigan Tech than Northwood University Michigan ($39,256.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,235 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 0.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($12,058 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 29.9% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($20,925 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 181 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Northwood University Michigan (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,900)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($225 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/