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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $229 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,787 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Fayetteville State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 1,079.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Fayetteville State University ($17,292.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Northern Michigan University ($6,355 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 26.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,440 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,050 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 141 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Fayetteville State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $131 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $22,292)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($229 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/