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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 919 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 168.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at OC Comets than Northern Michigan University ($31,664.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than OC Comets ($17,346 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 5.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,242 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 148.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($23,361 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 80 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Olivet College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets 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/