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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $180 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | MSU Billings | ||
| 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 MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,057 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or MSU Billings?
- Northern Michigan University is 155.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at MSU Billings than Northern Michigan University ($18,209.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Northern Michigan University ($12,487 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 42.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,348 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Montana State University Billings (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 74% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($9,385 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
Northern Michigan University vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or MSU Billings? 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 Billings and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Montana State University Billings (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $600 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $4,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,292)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($180 vs. $230)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/