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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | 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 Stanislaus is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 6,970 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus than Northern Michigan University ($7,555 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 4.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,382 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Stanislaus students is 3.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,696 vs. $9,385)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CSU Stanislaus is higher than Northern Michigan University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,400)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $7,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,292)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/