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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | academycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $17,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $17,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,539 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $28,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $288 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 93% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Academy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Academy College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 105 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Academy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Academy College?
- Academy College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Academy College than Northern Michigan University ($17,520.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Academy College ($17,346 vs. $28,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Academy College are 39.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,539 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Academy College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Academy College ($9,385 vs. $6,873)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Academy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Academy College or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. Academy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Academy College? 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 Academy College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Academy College is higher than Northern Michigan University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Academy College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $5,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Academy College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,884)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Academy College graduates. ($230 vs. $288)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Academy College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/