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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $231 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,544 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Northern Michigan University ($24,400.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($17,346 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 16.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,200 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 75.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($16,487 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is the same as at Concordia University Saint Paul (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $19,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $113 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,405)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/