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Overview |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $230 |
Diversity |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 57% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Governors State University ($17,292.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Northern Michigan University ($9,833 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,000 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,987 vs. $9,385)
GSU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 100 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,400)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,292)
- GSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($178 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/