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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $230 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 129.5% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than Grambling State University ($17,292.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than Northern Michigan University ($15,796 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,990 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Grambling State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,385 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 140 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Grambling State University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $15,705 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($22,292 vs. $37,997)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($230 vs. $392)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/