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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or St. Cloud State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at St. Cloud State University than Northern Michigan University ($18,695.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Northern Michigan University ($14,065 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,950 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($9,385 vs. $6,042)
Northern Michigan University vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is the same as at Saint Cloud State University (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $208 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/