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Michigan Tech Michigan State CMU WMU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater GVSU UW-Stout UWM Eastern Michigan University UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire| Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $251 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UWSP | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UWSP?
- Northern Michigan University is 76.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($17,292.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Northern Michigan University ($13,702 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 48.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,000 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 125.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,385 vs. $4,169)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 39 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Northern Michigan University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $3,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,068 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,360)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($230 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/