Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan Tech K-State KU Pitt State Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU WSU Eastern Michigan University Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University| Emporia State University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | nmu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $11,796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $230 |
Diversity |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Northern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ESU | 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 ESU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 123.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Northern Michigan University than Emporia State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Northern Michigan University ($14,854 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 28% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,308 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,385 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
ESU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Emporia State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,292)
- ESU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($200 vs. $230)
- More ESU 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/