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Overview |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $230 |
Diversity |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,970 students)
EIU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Northern Michigan University than Eastern Illinois University ($17,292.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Northern Michigan University ($13,380 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 10.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,812 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,773 vs. $9,385)
EIU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 1 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,358 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,650)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($230 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/