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Overview |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMA | 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 |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $230 |
Diversity |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UMA than Northern Michigan University ($18,750.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than Northern Michigan University ($9,973 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 45.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,200 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Maine at Augusta (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($9,385 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (48% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $8,300 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,100)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,750)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($230 vs. $235)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/