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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,785 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WVSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Northern Michigan University than West Virginia State University ($17,292.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Northern Michigan University ($11,684 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 2.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,910 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 1% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,482 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 84 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than West Virginia State University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,700)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $958 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,250)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/