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Overview |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 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 |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $230 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 6,970 students)
National Louis University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than National Louis University ($17,292.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Northern Michigan University ($14,769 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 13.4% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,910 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,641 vs. $9,385)
National Louis University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University 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 National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
National Louis University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University 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 National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than National Louis University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,400)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,292)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/