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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 6,970 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Northern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Northern Michigan University ($7,521 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 19.5% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($11,910 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than California State University Bakersfield (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 14.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,750 vs. $9,385)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than California State University Bakersfield (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $9,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,400)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $9,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,292)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($136 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield 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/