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Overview |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $230 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Morgan State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Morgan 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 6,970 students)
Morgan State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than Morgan State University ($17,292.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,956 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 2.1% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($11,910 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($12,738 vs. $9,385)
Morgan State vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan 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 Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 133 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Morgan State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Morgan State University (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $8,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($22,292 vs. $31,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($230 vs. $320)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/