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Overview |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Northern Michigan University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Columbia College than Northern Michigan University ($29,270.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Columbia College ($17,346 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 51.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,910 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 92% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($18,020 vs. $9,385)
Columbia College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Columbia College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,300)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/