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Overview |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 6,970 students)
CMU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Northern Michigan University?
- Central Michigan University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Northern Michigan University than Central Michigan University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Northern Michigan University ($15,605 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 5.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,248 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,314 vs. $9,385)
CMU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 38 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
CMU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Northern Michigan University (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/