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Overview |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Midland, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,020 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,020 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,616 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,925 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,368 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Michigan | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,328 students)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Northwood University Michigan is 119.8% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Greensburg ($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 Greensburg than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,194 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 2.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,820 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 99.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($20,925 vs. $10,466)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Northwood University-Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 5 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Northwood University-Michigan vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Michigan or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Northwood University-Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,909)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($225 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/