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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 54% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 6,951 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UW-Stout?
- Northern Michigan University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Stout ($17,904.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Northern Michigan University ($15,574 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 46.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,718 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Stout (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 105.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($9,008 vs. $4,384)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Northern Michigan University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $8,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,208 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/