NU vs. ATA CIF
NU ranked #-1 and ATA CIF ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Northwood University and ATA Career Education with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- NU's tuition ($33,000) is more expensive than ATA CIF ($14,250).
- NU's acceptance rate (83.90%) is lower than NU (83.90%).
- NU has higher yield (19.60%) than NU (19.60%).
- NU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than ATA CIF (17 to 1).
- NU (2,360 students) is larger than ATA CIF (226 students) with more enrolled students.
- NU ($20,199) has higher amount of financial aid than ATA CIF ($4,424).
- ATA CIF's graduation rate (63%) is higher than NU (61%).

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$33,000
Financial Aid
$20,199
Test Scores
Admission
83.90% Acceptance Rate
19.60% Yield
Enrollment
1,989 Undergraduate
371 Graduate
1,029 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
43 Faculties (full-time)
253 Staffs (full-time)
$59,664 Faculty Salary
$59,733 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,400 annual charge
-920 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,250
Financial Aid
$4,424
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
226 (All undergraduate)
24 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
8 Faculties (full-time)
20 Staffs (full-time)
$47,370 Faculty Salary
$56,633 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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