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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 23% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 35% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwood University Michigan ($40,520.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwood University-Michigan ($22,843 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 18.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,220 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 43.8% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($30,091 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 20 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northwood University Michigan (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $2,100 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $1,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($21,775 vs. $23,250)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/