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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 68% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($17,292.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Northern Michigan University ($14,056 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 52.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,809 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($9,385 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 23 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $500 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,292)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/