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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $305 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,648 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or VSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Northern Michigan University than Virginia State University ($17,292.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Northern Michigan University ($15,773 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,544 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($11,498 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 154 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or VSU? 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 VSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Virginia State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,700)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $7,208 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $29,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($230 vs. $305)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/