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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $230 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 6,970 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 530.1% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Santa Fe College ($17,292.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Northern Michigan University ($11,380 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 19% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,008 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 286.9% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($9,385 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $900 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,292)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($113 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/