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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Brookfield, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $19,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 76 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 68.1% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Herzing University-Brookfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Herzing University-Brookfield based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 383 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Herzing University-Brookfield?
- Northern Michigan University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Brookfield for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Northern Michigan University than Herzing University Brookfield ($17,904.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Herzing University-Brookfield ($17,937 vs. $19,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Brookfield are 42.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,928 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Brookfield than Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Herzing University Brookfield ($9,008 vs. $6,523)
Northern Michigan University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Herzing University-Brookfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Brookfield or Northern Michigan University .
- Herzing University-Brookfield has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Herzing University-Brookfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Herzing University-Brookfield? 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 Herzing University-Brookfield and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Herzing University Brookfield earn on average $5,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,421 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,713)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Brookfield graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Brookfield 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/