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Overview |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kendall.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,793 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,793 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,085 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,324 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,984 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,334 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kendall College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Kendall College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,027 students)
Kendall College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kendall College or Northern Michigan University?
- Kendall College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($18,793.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Kendall College than Northern Michigan University ($18,793.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Kendall College ($17,346 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 7.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,085 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Kendall College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Kendall College ($9,385 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Kendall College 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 Kendall College .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Kendall College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kendall College 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 Kendall College.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Kendall College (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kendall College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,334)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/