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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | |||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,344 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or NSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Northern State University ($17,292.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Northern Michigan University ($17,264 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 30.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,150 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Northern State University ($9,385 vs. $5,715)
Northern Michigan University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern State 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 NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or NSU? 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 NSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Northern State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,107 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,399)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/