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Overview |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $230 |
Diversity |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 6,970 students)
ISU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Northern Michigan University?
- Illinois State University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at ISU than Northern Michigan University ($23,681.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than ISU ($17,346 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,602 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,619 vs. $9,385)
ISU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 79 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
ISU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Northern Michigan University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,292)
- ISU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/