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Overview |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 6,970 students)
DePaul vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Northern Michigan University?
- DePaul University is 257.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at DePaul than Northern Michigan University ($42,189.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than DePaul ($17,346 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 34.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,910 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 177.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($26,004 vs. $9,385)
DePaul vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Northern Michigan University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,040 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,332)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($230 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/