Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan Tech Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU Ferris State University Northern Illinois Saginaw Valley State University| Northern Michigan University | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 821 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | mcad.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $42,110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $266 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 821 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 257% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at MCAD than Northern Michigan University ($42,110.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than MCAD ($17,346 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 63.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,290 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 177.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($26,025 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 85 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Northern Michigan University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Northern Michigan University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn on average $3,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,458 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,750)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/