Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan Tech SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler Michigan State UH CMU WMU UNT Texas Tech| Northern Michigan University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % 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 | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or SFASU?
- Northern Michigan University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at SFASU than Northern Michigan University ($18,858.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,858 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,642 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,363 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 10 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/