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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,133 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 243.5% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northern Michigan University ($40,520.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($17,346 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 16.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,220 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 220.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($30,091 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 35 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northern Michigan University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $10,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $958 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,250)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/