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Overview |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at IU South Bend than Northern Michigan University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Northern Michigan University ($8,785 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 29.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,190 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 20% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,385 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 56 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
IU South Bend vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,100)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,238 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,530)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/