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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,197 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,904 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,752 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,937 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,008 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,922 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 4,842 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $165 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (7,197 students vs. 5,136 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Vermont Tech?
- Northern Michigan University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Vermont Tech than Northern Michigan University ($19,992.00 vs. $17,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Vermont Tech ($17,937 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 1.1% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($12,752 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Northern Michigan University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($12,000 vs. $9,008)
Northern Michigan University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Vermont Technical College (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $6,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $22,292)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/