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Overview |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Northern Michigan University?
- Loras College is 194.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Loras College than Northern Michigan University ($34,750.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Loras College ($17,346 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 29% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,230 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 172.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($25,538 vs. $9,385)
Loras College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras 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 Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 77 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Loras College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/