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Overview |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Morehead State University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 6,970 students)
Morehead State University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Morehead State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Northern Michigan University ($10,991 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 23.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,626 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($12,140 vs. $9,385)
Morehead State University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead State 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 Morehead State University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 36 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Morehead State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Morehead State University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead State 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 Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Morehead State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/