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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $267 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,446 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Kent State University at Stark?
- Northern Michigan University is 69.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Kent State University at Stark ($17,292.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Northern Michigan University ($10,177 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 34.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,882 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Kent State University at Stark (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($9,385 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Northern Michigan University vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Kent State University at Stark (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,825)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($230 vs. $267)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/