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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1058/1331 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $208 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 630 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Minnesota Rochester ($17,292.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Northern Michigan University ($12,613 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,910 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 26.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,833 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 99 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $19,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $38,400)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $2,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,292)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($208 vs. $230)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/