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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU NKU Oakland BGSU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Thomas More University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Thomas More | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Thomas More University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Thomas More than Northwood University Michigan ($34,060.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Northwood University-Michigan ($21,962 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 21% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,014 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($23,834 vs. $20,925)
Thomas More vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More 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 Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 10 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Thomas More students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Thomas More vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Thomas More University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northwood University-Michigan graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/