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Overview |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,279 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,279 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,209 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,447 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 547 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5%Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 891 students)
Cleary College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or Northern Michigan University?
- Cleary University is 88.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Cleary College than Northern Michigan University ($22,279.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Cleary College ($17,346 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 19.2% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,910 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Cleary University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Cleary University ($9,385 vs. $8,447)
Cleary College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College 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 Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 61 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
Cleary College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary College 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 Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $7,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $30,227)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($230 vs. $312)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/