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Michigan Tech UVU Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU Utah Ferris State University| Northern Michigan University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $171 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or DSC?
- Northern Michigan University is 124% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Dixie State College of Utah ($17,292.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than Northern Michigan University ($14,589 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 61.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,384 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($9,385 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
Northern Michigan University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or DSC? 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 DSC and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $1,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,400)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $5,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $22,292)
- DSC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($171 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/