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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | |||
| 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 |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 6,970 students)
Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Northern Michigan University?
- Michigan State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Michigan State than Northern Michigan University ($41,778.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Michigan State ($17,346 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan 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 Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($9,385 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 148 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Northern Michigan University (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,192 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,484)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/