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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | North Central 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
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 992 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or North Central University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 10.6% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than North Central University ($30,020.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than Northwood University-Michigan ($23,374 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 35.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($8,940 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than North Central University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 19.7% larger than aid received North Central University ($20,925 vs. $17,481)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 2 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or North Central 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 North Central University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than North Central University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $17,200 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,300)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/