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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,396 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 163% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at SAU than Northern Michigan University ($31,020.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than SAU ($17,346 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 11.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,652 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 120.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($20,677 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 62 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
Northern Michigan University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or SAU? 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 SAU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Northern Michigan University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,751 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,043)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/