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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 6,569 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Blue Ash?
- Northern Michigan University is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than UC Blue Ash College ($17,292.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Northern Michigan University ($12,474 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 7.9% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($11,910 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than UC Blue Ash College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 66.8% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($9,385 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Northern Michigan University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Northern Michigan University.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/