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Michigan Tech Minnesota State University-Mankato Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU NDSU Eastern Michigan University Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Lake Superior State University| Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,682 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or MSU Moorhead?
- Northern Michigan University is 33.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at MSU Moorhead than Northern Michigan University ($17,674.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than MSU Moorhead ($17,346 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 17.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,104 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,385 vs. $6,905)
Northern Michigan University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 38 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Northern Michigan University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $16 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,292)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead and Northern Michigan University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($230 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/