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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $207 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,773 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WSC?
- Northern Michigan University is 106.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.4% higher at Northern Michigan University than Wayne State College ($17,292.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Northern Michigan University ($14,271 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 34.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,870 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,385 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WSC? 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 WSC and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Northern Michigan University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $22,292)
- WSC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($207 vs. $230)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/