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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,476 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | seattlecentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $7,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $9,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $102 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Seattle Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Seattle Central based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,476 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Seattle Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Seattle Central?
- Northern Michigan University is 164.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle Central for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at Northern Michigan University than Seattle Community College Central Campus ($17,292.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College Central Campus than Northern Michigan University ($7,998 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 3.5% lower than costs at Seattle Community College Central Campus ($11,910 vs. $12,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Seattle Community College Central Campus (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Seattle Community College Central Campus ($9,385 vs. $7,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Seattle Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle Central or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. Seattle Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Seattle Central? 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 Seattle Central and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Seattle Central graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,800)
- Seattle Community College Central Campus students graduate with a $12,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($9,890 vs. $22,292)
- Seattle Central graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($102 vs. $230)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/