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Overview |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Northern Michigan University?
- Aquinas College is 209.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at AQ than Northern Michigan University ($36,480.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than AQ ($17,346 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 12.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,572 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 220.2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($30,049 vs. $9,385)
AQ vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 79 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
AQ vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Northern Michigan University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,708 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/