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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,283 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 199.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at Carroll University than Northern Michigan University ($35,360.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Carroll University ($17,346 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,564 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 155% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($23,933 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 76 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Northern Michigan University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University 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/