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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $124 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,905 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or OC?
- Northern Michigan University is 200.4% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Olympic College ($17,292.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Northern Michigan University ($11,629 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 13.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,500 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Olympic College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Olympic College ($9,385 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or OC? 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 and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $10,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,292)
- OC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($124 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/