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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $230 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Northern Michigan University?
- Grace Bible College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Grace Bible College ($17,292.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Northern Michigan University ($12,988 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 34.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,830 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Grace Bible College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Bible College students is 10% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,323 vs. $9,385)
Grace Bible College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Grace Bible College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Grace Bible College (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $28,300)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $955 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace Bible College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,247)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Grace Bible College graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/