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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 5.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $93 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,640 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Medgar ?
- Northern Michigan University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,292.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Northern Michigan University ($8,250 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 50.5% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,910 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 10.8% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($9,385 vs. $8,467)
Northern Michigan University vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Northern Michigan University .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates of Northern Michigan University and Medgar have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $13,259 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $22,292)
- Medgar graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($93 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/