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Michigan Tech California State University-Northridge Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU CSUMB CSU Eastern Michigan University CSUDH Lake Superior State University California State University-San Marcos| Northern Michigan University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $156 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,128 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Northern Michigan University is 105.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Northern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Northern Michigan University ($13,540 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 36.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,910 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 0.3% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,412 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Northern Michigan University (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,292)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($156 vs. $230)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/