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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $111 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | - | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or TESC?
- Northern Michigan University is 60% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Northern Michigan University than Thomas Edison State College ($17,292.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 133.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($5,103 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($9,385 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Northern Michigan University .
Northern Michigan University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or TESC? 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 TESC and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $38,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $11,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $22,292)
- TESC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($111 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/