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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,297 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Shawnee State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than Shawnee State University ($17,292.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Northern Michigan University ($13,313 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,588 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,385 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Northern Michigan University vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Shawnee State University (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,300)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,420 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,712)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/