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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,947 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Parkside?
- Northern Michigan University is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,292.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Northern Michigan University ($8,510 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 49.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,966 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,385 vs. $7,098)
Northern Michigan University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 41 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $673 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,965)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/