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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 11,472 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $9,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $19,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $11,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 28% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $117 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,472 students vs. 7,197 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or BC- Bellevue College?
- Northern Michigan University is 204.6% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Bellevue College ($17,904.00 vs. $9,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Northern Michigan University ($11,926 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 52.3% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($12,752 vs. $19,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Bellevue College (92% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($9,008 vs. $7,345)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or BC- Bellevue 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 BC- Bellevue College and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Bellevue College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,400)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $10,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($11,333 vs. $22,292)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($117 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/