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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | UW-Superior | ||
| 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-Superior based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 2,710 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or UW-Superior?
- Northern Michigan University is 80.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Superior ($17,292.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Northern Michigan University ($12,908 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 69.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,013 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 154.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,385 vs. $3,691)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 21 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $700 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,700)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior 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/