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ECU ASU Michigan Tech UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU Michigan State UNCG NC State CMU WMU| Northern Michigan University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WCU?
- Northern Michigan University is 1,079.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Western Carolina University ($17,292.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Northern Michigan University ($13,022 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 6.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,173 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 107.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($9,385 vs. $4,526)
Northern Michigan University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 21 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WCU? 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 WCU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Northern Michigan University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,400)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $22,292)
- WCU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/