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Overview |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Northern Michigan University?
- Dominican University is 203.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at Dominican than Northern Michigan University ($35,850.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Dominican ($17,346 vs. $18,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 7.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,050 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 169.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($25,315 vs. $9,385)
Dominican vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 1 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming Dominican students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Dominican vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Northern Michigan University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/