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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $278 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,074 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or Pitt-Bradford?
- Northwood University Michigan is 119.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($30,020.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Northwood University-Michigan ($16,505 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 17.3% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,332 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 55.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($20,925 vs. $13,470)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 48 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $7,500 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,909)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($225 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/