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Michigan Tech Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU Eastern Michigan University University of Minnesota-Crookston Lake Superior State University Michigan EIU Ferris State University Minnesota| Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | metrostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,571 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $8,571 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $19,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 612 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 26.2% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $17,992 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $186 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Metropolitan State University | ||
| 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 Metropolitan State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,294 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Metropolitan State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Metropolitan State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Northern Michigan University than Metropolitan State University ($17,292.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Metropolitan State University ($17,346 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,644 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Metropolitan State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($9,385 vs. $8,322)
Northern Michigan University vs. Metropolitan State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Metropolitan State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State University or Northern Michigan University .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Metropolitan State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Metropolitan State University (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,400)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($17,992 vs. $22,292)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($186 vs. $230)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/