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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $275 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at WMU than Northern Michigan University ($18,154.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than WMU ($17,346 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 7.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,102 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,385 vs. $6,813)
Northern Michigan University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WMU? 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 WMU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Northern Michigan University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,341 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,633)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($230 vs. $275)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/