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Michigan Tech Michigan State Boise State Idaho CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University BYU-I Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU| Idaho State University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 6,970 students)
ISU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 99% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at ISU than Northern Michigan University ($23,906.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Northern Michigan University ($12,425 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 56.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,626 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Idaho State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($9,385 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
ISU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Idaho State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $658 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,950)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/