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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $174 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,376 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or ECU?
- Northern Michigan University is 96.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than East Central University ($17,292.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Northern Michigan University ($10,221 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 53.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,752 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 6% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,385 vs. $8,853)
Northern Michigan University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 41 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than ECU (70.1%)
Northern Michigan University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or ECU? 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 ECU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than East Central University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,414 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,292)
- ECU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($174 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/