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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $277 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,577 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than Northern Michigan University ($25,854.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Penn State Altoona ($17,346 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 9% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,910 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,574 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 18 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Altoona? 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 State Altoona and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Northern Michigan University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 $4,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,818)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/