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Overview |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $230 |
Diversity |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 360.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Dalton State College ($17,292.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Northern Michigan University ($5,532 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 18.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,019 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Dalton State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,385 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Dalton State College (48% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,292)
- DSC graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($153 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/