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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $166 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,155 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or RSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 160.1% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than Rogers State University ($17,292.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,446 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 11% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,725 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Rogers State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($9,385 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 181 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
Northern Michigan University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or RSU? 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 RSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Rogers State University (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $6,142 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $22,292)
- RSU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($166 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/