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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 7,197 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Tennessee State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Tennessee State University than Northern Michigan University ($21,036.00 vs. $17,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Northern Michigan University ($9,231 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 26% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,120 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Northern Michigan University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($15,589 vs. $9,008)
Northern Michigan University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Tennessee State University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of Northern Michigan University and Tennessee State University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,400 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $5,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $28,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($230 vs. $289)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/