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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $274 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | - | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 376 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or McNally Smith College of Music?
- McNally Smith College of Music is 129.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($27,040.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at McNally Smith College of Music than Northern Michigan University ($27,040.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than McNally Smith College of Music ($17,346 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 67.7% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,100 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than McNally Smith College of Music (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 32.8% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($9,385 vs. $7,067)
Northern Michigan University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Northern Michigan University .
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Northern Michigan University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than McNally Smith College of Music (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,900)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,258 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,550)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNally Smith College of Music students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/