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Overview |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSJ | 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 | 2.75 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $230 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or Northern Michigan University?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 73.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at CCSJ than Northern Michigan University ($20,500.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Northern Michigan University ($13,634 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 32.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,000 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 54.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($14,532 vs. $9,385)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ 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 CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,400)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $2,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,292)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($204 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/