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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,339 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or MUW?
- Northern Michigan University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Mississippi University for Women ($17,292.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Northern Michigan University ($12,691 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 45% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,212 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 5.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,887 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 1 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or MUW? 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 MUW and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,292)
- MUW graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More MUW 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/