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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 13,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $9,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $11,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $14,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $11,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 8,818 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 8,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,110 students vs. 7,197 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Northern Michigan University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $9,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Southern Mississippi ($17,904.00 vs. $11,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Northern Michigan University ($14,050 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Mississippi are 9.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,664 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Northern Michigan University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 22.1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,000 vs. $9,008)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 38 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $3,300 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/