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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Kuyper College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 82 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Kuyper College than Northern Michigan University ($25,370.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Kuyper College ($17,346 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 32.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,990 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 88.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($17,710 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 1 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is the same as at Kuyper College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,200)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,750)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/