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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,246 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Buffalo State College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 324.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than SUNY College at Buffalo ($30,020.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Northwood University-Michigan ($13,812 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Michigan are 18.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,120 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than SUNY College at Buffalo (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 94.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($20,925 vs. $10,756)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 125 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $9,800 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $366 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,775)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($221 vs. $225)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/