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Overview |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at FLC than Northern Michigan University ($17,712.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Northern Michigan University ($15,685 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 5.4% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($11,910 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($14,215 vs. $9,385)
FLC vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 1 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
FLC vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Fort Lewis College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fort Lewis College earn on average $600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,292)
- FLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/