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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Notre Dame 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
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,444 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Notre Dame College than Northwood University Michigan ($31,250.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Northwood University-Michigan ($20,151 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 4.8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,568 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan as Notre Dame College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($24,299 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 127 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Notre Dame College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,600 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,900)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/