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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland Missouri State University-Springfield BGSU UM-Dearborn Missouri Southern Michigan GVSU| Northwood University Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $218 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Southwest Baptist 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Southwest Baptist University?
- Northwood University Michigan is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Southwest Baptist University ($30,020.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,926 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 46.2% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($8,290 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Southwest Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 15.3% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($20,925 vs. $18,146)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 32 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Southwest Baptist University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $13,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $688 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,775)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($218 vs. $225)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/