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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland BGSU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Oakland City University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $225 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 13% |
Students |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Oakland City University ($30,020.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Northwood University-Michigan ($17,103 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 16.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,400 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Oakland City University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($23,197 vs. $20,925)
Oakland City University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 101 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Northwood University Michigan (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $14,100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($20,200 vs. $21,775)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Michigan graduates. ($208 vs. $225)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/