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Overview |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 96.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Pitt State than Northern Michigan University ($17,696.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Northern Michigan University ($16,725 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,426 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 205.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,385 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Pitt State vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Northern Michigan University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,292)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/