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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1080 | |||
| 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 | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Marian 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 Marian University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,340 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Marian University?
- Marian University is 150.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Marian University than Northern Michigan University ($29,520.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Marian University ($17,346 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 43.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,290 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($14,246 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 61 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Marian University has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Marian 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 Marian University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than Northern Michigan University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/