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Michigan Tech Michigan State Lehman Brooklyn College CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University Queens College Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU| Northern Michigan University | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
| 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 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $90 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | York | ||
| 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 York based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,446 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or York?
- Northern Michigan University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than York 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 York College ($17,292.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Northern Michigan University ($6,670 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 York College ($11,910 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 3.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($9,385 vs. $9,036)
Northern Michigan University vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 126 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at York (3.15)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than York (59.1%)
Northern Michigan University vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or York? 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 York and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than CUNY York College (48% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,292)
- York graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($90 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/