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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 96 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | - | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 96 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Crossroads College?
- Crossroads College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($15,560.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Crossroads College ($17,292.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Crossroads College ($17,346 vs. $18,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 77% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,730 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Crossroads College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 16% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($9,385 vs. $8,090)
Northern Michigan University vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Northern Michigan University .
- Crossroads College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Crossroads College? 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 Crossroads College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Crossroads College (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,500)
- More Crossroads College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/