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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UWO?
- Northern Michigan University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,292.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Northern Michigan University ($12,827 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 33.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,894 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 110.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($9,385 vs. $4,450)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UWO? 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 UWO and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Northern Michigan University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $5,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,748)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/