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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | |||
| 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 6,970 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Northern Michigan University?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Northern Michigan University ($30,317.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than UMass Dartmouth ($17,346 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 38.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($11,910 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 7.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,055 vs. $9,385)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 14 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is the same as at Northern Michigan University (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $10,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,760)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/