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Overview |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Rockford University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rockford 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Rockford University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Rockford University than Northwood University Michigan ($34,750.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Michigan than Rockford University ($24,616 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 16.4% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,410 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Rockford University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($21,056 vs. $20,925)
Rockford University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford 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 Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 19 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford 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 Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Rockford University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $5,900 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,600)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/