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Overview |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Rockford University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Northern Michigan University?
- Rockford University is 194.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Rockford University than Northern Michigan University ($34,750.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Rockford University ($17,346 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 14.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,410 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockford University students is 124.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($21,056 vs. $9,385)
Rockford University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University 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 Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 4 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Rockford University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University 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 Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Rockford University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rockford University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockford University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rockford University graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/