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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,406 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Lakeland University than Northern Michigan University ($30,400.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Lakeland University ($17,346 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 10.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,778 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 154.2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($23,855 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 104 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Lakeland University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,458)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/