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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $193 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,052 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Northwood University Michigan is 15% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($30,020.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Northwood University-Michigan ($13,591 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 40.9% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($8,600 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($22,442 vs. $20,925)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 7 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $7,800 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,775)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($193 vs. $225)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/