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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $225 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,023 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or MWSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than Missouri Western State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Northern Michigan University ($11,917 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,200 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,531 vs. $9,385)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Northern Michigan University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Missouri Western State University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $474 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,292)
- MWSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($225 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/