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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $230 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 152.1% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Colorado Mountain College ($17,292.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than Northern Michigan University ($6,092 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 5.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,320 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Colorado Mountain College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($9,385 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College or Northern Michigan University? 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 Northern Michigan University and Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $13,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($8,750 vs. $22,292)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($90 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/