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Overview |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Chicago State University ($17,292.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Northern Michigan University ($6,446 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 15.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,910 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 69.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($15,891 vs. $9,385)
CSU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 136 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Chicago State University (48% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,300)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $8,958 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $31,250)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($230 vs. $323)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/