Northwood University vs. New England Tech

Comparable Facts

Compare Northwood University in Midland, MI with New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northwood University is larger than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (2,409 students vs. 1,922 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwood University is located in Midland, MI (Distant Town setting); New England Institute of Technology is in East Greenwich, RI (Small City setting).
• Northwood University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwood University 14:1; New England Institute of Technology 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University are 24.2% lower than at New England Institute of Technology ($13,100 vs. $17,284).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.4% higher at New England Tech than at Northwood University (about $2,875 more per year; $37,275 vs. $34,400).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northwood University than at New England Institute of Technology (98% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University students is 101.4% larger than aid received by New England Institute of Technology students ($23,349 vs. $11,594).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northwood University, open admission at New England Tech.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.6% at Northwood University vs. 22.8% at New England Tech.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, New England Institute of Technology graduates have a $1,775 lower median loan debt than Northwood University graduates ($20,000 vs. $21,775).
• Among borrowers, New England Tech graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northwood University graduates ($206 vs. $225).
• More Northwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation (54% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.