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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $230 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,970 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Northern Michigan University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($17,292.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Northern Michigan University ($10,908 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 57.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($7,560 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,385 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 51 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,400)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,292)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($216 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/