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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,994 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Northern Michigan University is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($17,292.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Northern Michigan University ($7,913 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 91.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,228 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 68.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($9,385 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Northern Michigan University vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,400)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $1,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,292)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/