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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 5,063 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 172% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at CUW than Northern Michigan University ($33,750.00 vs. $17,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than CUW ($17,937 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 0.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($12,700 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 163% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($23,693 vs. $9,008)
Northern Michigan University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 55 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70%) than CUW (67.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or CUW? 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 CUW and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Northern Michigan University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,925)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/