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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 61% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 7,197 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Northern Michigan University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($17,904.00 vs. $16,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Northern Michigan University ($13,670 vs. $17,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 64.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,770 vs. $12,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (92% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 120.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($9,008 vs. $4,087)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 39 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Northern Michigan University (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,679 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,971)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/