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Overview |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $230 |
Diversity |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 6,970 students)
PSC vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 375.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Northern Michigan University than Polk State College ($17,292.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Northern Michigan University ($9,588 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 42.8% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,339 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Polk State College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 196.2% larger than aid received Polk State College ($9,385 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $12,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $22,292)
- PSC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($98 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/