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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,077 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks ($17,346 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 20.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($11,910 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 10% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($9,385 vs. $8,528)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 33 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Northern Michigan University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,818)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/