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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.54 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $236 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | EOU | ||
| 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,674 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or EOU?
- Northern Michigan University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at EOU than Northern Michigan University ($21,330.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Northern Michigan University ($15,234 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 10.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,770 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Eastern Oregon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,385 vs. $7,718)
Northern Michigan University vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 60 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or EOU? 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 EOU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $547 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,839)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU 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/