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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $271 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Ashland College | ||
| 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Ashland College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Ashland University ($30,020.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Northwood University-Michigan ($20,342 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 5.9% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,440 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 14.4% larger than aid received Ashland University ($20,925 vs. $18,290)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 19 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Northwood University Michigan (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $10,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,250)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($225 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/