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Overview |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 6,970 students)
GVSU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Northern Michigan University?
- Grand Valley State University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at GVSU than Northern Michigan University ($19,856.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Northern Michigan University ($17,105 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,140 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,385 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU 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 GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 79 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
GVSU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Northern Michigan University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/