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Overview |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $225 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Newman University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Newman 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
- Newman University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 2,246 students)
Newman University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Newman University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Newman University than Northwood University Michigan ($32,400.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,792 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 25.7% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($9,644 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newman University as Northwood University Michigan (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,823 vs. $20,925)
Newman University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman 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 Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 69 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman 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 Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Newman University (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $4,100 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $2,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($19,122 vs. $21,775)
- Newman University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($197 vs. $225)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/