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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 2,246 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Northwood University-Michigan?
- University of Indianapolis is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at University of Indianapolis than Northwood University Michigan ($33,252.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than Northwood University-Michigan ($22,283 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 2.5% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,828 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 28.8% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($26,961 vs. $20,925)
University of Indianapolis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis 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 University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 4 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- Northwood University-Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis 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 University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than University of Indianapolis (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $5,225 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($21,775 vs. $27,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Northwood University-Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/