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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $327 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,596 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 162.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Alverno College than Northern Michigan University ($31,008.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Alverno College ($17,346 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 38.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,620 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 164.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($24,833 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 101 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Alverno College (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $9,401 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $31,693)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($230 vs. $327)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/