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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Central?
- Northern Michigan University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Central Missouri ($17,292.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Northern Michigan University ($15,117 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 22.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,699 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 44% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,385 vs. $6,517)
Northern Michigan University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 1 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or 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 Central and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Northern Michigan University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $149 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,441)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/