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PVAMU Michigan Tech University of Houston-Downtown Michigan State CMU WMU GVSU UH Tennessee State University Eastern Michigan University Lamar University SHSU| Northern Michigan University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $303 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or TSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at TSU than Northern Michigan University ($19,677.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Northern Michigan University ($11,826 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 23.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,664 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($12,085 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 194 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or TSU? 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 TSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Texas Southern University (48% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,200)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $7,066 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $29,358)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($230 vs. $303)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/