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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $227 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,498 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Fairmont State ?
- Northern Michigan University is 95.9% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Fairmont State University ($17,292.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Northern Michigan University ($10,794 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,022 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,385 vs. $6,547)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 49 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Fairmont State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $800 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,292)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/