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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Northern Michigan University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,292.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,346 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 16% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,385 vs. $5,398)
Northern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 12 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/