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TSU Michigan Tech University of Houston-Downtown Michigan State CMU WMU Lamar University GVSU SHSU UH Texas State Eastern Michigan University| Northern Michigan University | Prairie View A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $299 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or PVAMU?
- Northern Michigan University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at PVAMU than Northern Michigan University ($22,590.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Northern Michigan University ($12,875 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 24% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,605 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($14,071 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 154 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $6,663 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $28,955)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/