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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UWM?
- Northern Michigan University is 45.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UWM than Northern Michigan University ($19,956.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Northern Michigan University ($16,551 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 9.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,896 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 57.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,385 vs. $5,963)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 39 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UWM? 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 UWM and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,958)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/