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UB Walsh College Michigan State Fisher Saginaw Valley State University CMU Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University| Northwood University Michigan | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Niagara University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Niagara University than Northwood University Michigan ($35,400.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,165 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 4.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,120 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($29,898 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 11 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $7,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,100)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/