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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Alvernia University than Northwood University Michigan ($39,100.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Alvernia University ($24,616 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 15.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,120 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,757 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 28 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is the same as at Alvernia University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/