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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 866/1123 | |||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Mount Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,198 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at Mount Mary College than Northern Michigan University ($32,700.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Mount Mary College ($17,346 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 21.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,830 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Mount Mary College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 154.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($23,897 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 109 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Mount Mary College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mount Mary College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College 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/