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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
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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 | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $114 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,771 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or BSC?
- Northern Michigan University is 183.1% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Bismarck State College ($17,292.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than Northern Michigan University ($11,309 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 52.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,830 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Bismarck State College (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 121.4% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($9,385 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or BSC? 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 BSC and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,400)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $11,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($11,041 vs. $22,292)
- BSC graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($114 vs. $230)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/