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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
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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 | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $108 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,192 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or CBC?
- Northern Michigan University is 121.8% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Columbia Basin College ($17,292.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than Northern Michigan University ($11,421 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 19.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,980 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Columbia Basin College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($9,385 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or CBC? 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 CBC and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $11,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,292)
- CBC graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($108 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC 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/