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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $144 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Staten Island?
- Northern Michigan University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,292.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Northern Michigan University ($7,217 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 68.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,910 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 16.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,385 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Northern Michigan University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is the same as at CUNY College of Staten Island (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $6,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $8,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $22,292)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($144 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/