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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $56 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Midland College | ||
| 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 Midland College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,404 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Midland College?
- Northern Michigan University is 214.6% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than Midland College ($17,292.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Northern Michigan University ($6,906 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 105.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($5,800 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Midland College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Midland College ($9,385 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Midland College? 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 Midland College and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,400)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($5,500 vs. $22,292)
- Midland College graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($56 vs. $230)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/