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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,876 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 184.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Edgewood College than Northern Michigan University ($33,550.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Edgewood College ($17,346 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 1.8% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,910 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 106.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($19,418 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 39 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Northern Michigan University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/