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Overview |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at UB than Northern Michigan University ($20,746.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than UB ($17,346 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 62.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,910 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($9,385 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 39 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
UB vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $22,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $38,400)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,292)
- UB graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/