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Overview |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #693 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sf.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,870 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,870 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,860 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,391 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,364 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 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 |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
University of Saint Francis | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Saint Francis | 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 University of Saint Francis based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,903 students)
University of Saint Francis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Saint Francis or Northwood University-Michigan?
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($32,870.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at University of Saint Francis than Northwood University Michigan ($32,870.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,162 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne are 8% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($11,220 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne as Northwood University Michigan (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students is 18.8% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($24,860 vs. $20,925)
University of Saint Francis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis .
- The average SAT score at Northwood University Michigan (1026) is 52 points higher than at University of Saint Francis (974)
- Incoming Northwood University-Michigan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Saint Francis (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Saint Francis (3.37)
- University of Saint Francis has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
University of Saint Francis vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of Saint Francis is higher than Northwood University Michigan (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Saint Francis graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,000)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,475 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,250)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($225 vs. $261)
- More University of Saint Francis 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/