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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | North Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 992 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or North Central University?
- North Central University is 130.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at North Central University than Northern Michigan University ($27,140.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than North Central University ($17,346 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 33.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,940 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($17,481 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 13 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or North Central University? 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 North Central University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than North Central University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,300)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/