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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $230 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($17,292.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Northern Michigan University ($7,832 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 61.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,380 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,385 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 68 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Northern Michigan University? 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 Northern Michigan University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (48% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,836)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($230 vs. $256)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/