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Overview |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 6,970 students)
AASU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 197.5% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Armstrong State University ($17,292.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Northern Michigan University ($12,404 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 17% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,176 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Armstrong State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,385 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 14 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Armstrong State University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,292)
- AASU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/