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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | |||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Oakland than Northern Michigan University ($23,730.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Northern Michigan University ($15,161 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 6.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,192 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,755 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 59 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Oakland University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/