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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $229 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Northern Michigan University ($30,600.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Northern Michigan University ($16,578 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 20.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($11,910 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 40.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($13,168 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Northern Michigan University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $27,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $38,400)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $77 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $22,292)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($229 vs. $230)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/