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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Plymouth | ||
| 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,872 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Plymouth than Northern Michigan University ($22,250.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Plymouth ($17,346 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,810 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,385 vs. $9,286)
Northern Michigan University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Northern Michigan University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/