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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at WSU than Northern Michigan University ($29,622.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Northern Michigan University ($15,347 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,321 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 13% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,605 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 59 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WSU? 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 WSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Wayne State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $34 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,292)
- Wayne State University and Northern Michigan University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($230 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/