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Overview |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Lewis University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,513 students)
Lewis University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Northern Michigan University?
- Lewis University is 207.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Lewis University than Northern Michigan University ($36,320.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Lewis University ($17,346 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 0.4% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,910 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($26,423 vs. $9,385)
Lewis University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 40 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Lewis University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Northern Michigan University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,625)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($230 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/