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Overview |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Northern Michigan University?
- College for Creative Studies is 307.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at CCS than Northern Michigan University ($48,030.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than CCS ($17,346 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 34.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,850 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 159% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($24,307 vs. $9,385)
CCS vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 59 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Northern Michigan University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/