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Overview |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $230 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Northern Michigan University?
- Benedictine University is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at Benedictine University than Northern Michigan University ($32,700.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Benedictine University ($17,346 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 16% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,266 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 114% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($20,083 vs. $9,385)
Benedictine University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Benedictine University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Northern Michigan University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $8 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,300)
- Northern Michigan University and Benedictine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($230 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/