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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $246 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than Northwood University Michigan ($31,300.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Northwood University-Michigan ($20,111 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 20% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,097 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 18% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($24,697 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 13 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Carson Newman College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,800 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,700)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $23,880)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($225 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/