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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $98 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,197 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Great Basin College?
- Northern Michigan University is 226.9% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Great Basin College ($17,292.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Northern Michigan University ($7,058 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 98.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($6,000 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Great Basin College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 60% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($9,385 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Great Basin College (48% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $12,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $22,292)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($98 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/