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Overview |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 6,970 students)
IPFW vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at IPFW than Northern Michigan University ($20,403.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Northern Michigan University ($11,951 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 17.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,111 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,385 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW 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 IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 16 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
IPFW vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,208 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/