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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Walsh College Michigan State IPFW Saginaw Valley State University CMU ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland Oakland BGSU| Northwood University Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 460 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State New Kensington?
- Northwood University Michigan is 117.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Penn State New Kensington ($30,020.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Northwood University-Michigan ($19,757 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 7.1% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,120 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 166.2% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($20,925 vs. $7,860)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 46 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Penn State New Kensington (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $4,800 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,043 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,818)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/