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Overview |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Seminole State | 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 |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $230 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 6,970 students)
Seminole State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 392.9% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Seminole State College of Florida ($17,292.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Northern Michigan University ($3,144 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 84.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,464 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Seminole State College of Florida (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($9,385 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State 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 Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $12,265 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($10,027 vs. $22,292)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($103 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/