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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,241 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 31% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Penn College than Northern Michigan University ($23,190.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Penn College ($17,346 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 1.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,910 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,385 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College 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 Penn College (3.05)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,292)
- Penn College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/