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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $205 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UC Merced?
- Northern Michigan University is 2% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at UC Merced than Northern Michigan University ($41,636.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Northern Michigan University ($13,549 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 62.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,910 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 175.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($25,868 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 14 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Northern Michigan University (58% vs. 48%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,393 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,292)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/