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Flint, MI · Midland, MI
| Kettering University | Northwood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $34,660/yr | $27,232/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,910/yr | $25,700/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $20,842 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,273/yr | $25,913/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $31,544/yr | $25,906/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $33,401/yr | $26,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $39,399/yr | $28,224/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,400/yr | $13,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,400/yr | $12,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,416/yr | $3,210/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,250/yr | $48,780/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,470/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,470/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1330 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1251 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–30 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 22–33 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,951 | 2,074 |
| Students accepted | 1,543 | 1,740 |
| Students who enrolled | 228 | 341 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 53% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $94,823/yr | $63,075/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $66,125–$115,611 | $40,489–$92,317 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $80,275/yr | $54,058/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 92% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 18% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $85,240/yr | $57,649/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 81% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 2% | Business, Management & Marketing 87% · Computer & Information Sciences 4% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 4% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 81% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 87% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 2% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 1% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mathematics & Statistics — <1% of degrees | Health Professions — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other — $111,776/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $73,896/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 98% | 4.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,205 | 1,974 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 254 | 364 |
| Average professor pay | $9,222/mo | $8,840/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 22% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $88,308 | $42,219 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Flint, MI | Midland, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | No data reported | 1959 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3% | 2.2% |
| Men | 80% | 63% |
| Women | 20% | 37% |
| White students | 73% | 72% |
| Black students | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.4% | 7.7% |
| Asian students | 7% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 2.5% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.4% | 34% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,932/yr | $7,560/yr |
| Endowment | $120.7M | $122.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 435 | 920 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,500/yr | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,000/yr | $6,100/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 16 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $10.8M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $10.8M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $55,846 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.