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Overview |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Sugar Grove, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,491 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waubonsee.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,168 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,304 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,720 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,028 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,036 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 100% |
Admission |
Waubonsee | 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 |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $230 |
Diversity |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Waubonsee | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Waubonsee | 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
- Waubonsee Community College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,491 students vs. 6,970 students)
Waubonsee vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waubonsee or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Waubonsee for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $10,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Northern Michigan University than Waubonsee Community College ($17,292.00 vs. $11,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waubonsee Community College than Northern Michigan University ($5,028 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waubonsee Community College are 22.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,720 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Waubonsee Community College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Waubonsee Community College ($9,385 vs. $7,036)
Which college is harder to get into, Waubonsee 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 Waubonsee .
Waubonsee vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waubonsee 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 Waubonsee .
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Waubonsee graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,900)
- Waubonsee Community College students graduate with a $15,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,292)
- Waubonsee graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($67 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waubonsee students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/