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Michigan Tech FLC Colorado Mesa Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU Ferris State University| Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | |||
| 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 |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Western State Colorado University than Northern Michigan University ($18,960.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than Northern Michigan University ($16,672 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 15.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,286 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Western State Colorado University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($9,385 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 47 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Western State Colorado University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western State Colorado University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,400)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,292)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/