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Overview |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $230 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Alabama State University ($17,292.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,176 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 96.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,050 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,029 vs. $9,385)
Alabama State vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 167 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Alabama State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Alabama State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $9,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,292 vs. $32,091)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($230 vs. $331)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/