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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or ETSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than East Tennessee State University ($17,292.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Northern Michigan University ($14,350 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 23.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,613 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 7.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,385 vs. $8,739)
Northern Michigan University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 57 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than East Tennessee State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,292)
- ETSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/