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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $265 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,004 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or WSSU?
- Northern Michigan University is 246.8% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Northern Michigan University than Winston Salem State University ($17,292.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Northern Michigan University ($14,097 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,220 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,385 vs. $8,350)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 141 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Winston Salem State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,700)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,371 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,663)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($230 vs. $265)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/