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Michigan Tech Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU UCO-Central Eastern Michigan University NWOSU Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU Ferris State University| Northern Michigan University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $162 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,777 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or SWOSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,699 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 71.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,930 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,385 vs. $8,539)
Northern Michigan University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 21 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,400)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $22,292)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($162 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/