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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | |||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Saint John's | ||
| 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,645 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 331.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.6% higher at Saint John's than Northern Michigan University ($50,950.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Saint John's ($17,346 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,890 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 299.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($37,533 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 137 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Northern Michigan University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/