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Michigan Tech Michigan State Augustana Marquette University CMU WMU GVSU Loyola Bradley Eastern Michigan University Carroll University Lake Superior State University| Northern Michigan University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,667 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 192.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Carthage than Northern Michigan University ($34,500.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Carthage ($17,346 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 6.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,910 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 118.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($20,535 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 134 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/