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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $236 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,911 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or OIT?
- Northern Michigan University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at OIT than Northern Michigan University ($31,836.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Northern Michigan University ($17,283 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 9.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,921 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 13% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,385 vs. $8,302)
Northern Michigan University vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 36 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming OIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or OIT? 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 OIT and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $16,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $583 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,875)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/