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Michigan Tech Lehman Queens College Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University Medgar John Jay City College of New York Lake Superior State University| Northern Michigan University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $109 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | City Tech | ||
| 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
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or City Tech?
- Northern Michigan University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($17,292.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Northern Michigan University ($6,406 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 New York City College of Technology ($11,910 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 6.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($9,385 vs. $8,797)
Northern Michigan University vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Northern Michigan University .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,292)
- City Tech graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($109 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/