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Michigan Tech IU South Bend Michigan State IU BSU CMU WMU GVSU IUPUI EIU Eastern Michigan University Purdue| Indiana State University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,970 students)
Indiana State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Indiana State than Northern Michigan University ($20,880.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Northern Michigan University ($12,688 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,350 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,802 vs. $9,385)
Indiana State vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 101 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Indiana State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Indiana State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,720)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/