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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Northern Michigan University?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 177.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Northern Michigan University ($32,770.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($17,346 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 2.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,910 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 125.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($21,163 vs. $9,385)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 21 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn on average $600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,925)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/