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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 3,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $4,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $213 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,378 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Western New Mexico University?
- Northern Michigan University is 147.3% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Western New Mexico University ($17,292.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than Northern Michigan University ($10,676 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 8.9% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,940 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Western New Mexico University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Western New Mexico University ($9,385 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or Northern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Northern Michigan University vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Western New Mexico University? 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 Western New Mexico University and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Western New Mexico University (48% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $1,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,686 vs. $22,292)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($213 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/