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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 338 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at SHMS than Northern Michigan University ($22,157.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 2.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,665 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,385 vs. $0)
Northern Michigan University vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Northern Michigan University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/