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Overview |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $225 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,246 students)
Trine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Trine University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Trine University than Northwood University Michigan ($34,330.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Northwood University-Michigan ($24,276 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 1.7% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,920 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Michigan than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($24,645 vs. $20,925)
Trine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine 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 Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 63 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Trine University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine 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 Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Trine University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $4,100 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,150)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($225 vs. $260)
- More Trine 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/