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Overview |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Northern Michigan University?
- Rochester College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Rochester College than Northern Michigan University ($26,736.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Rochester College ($17,346 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 26.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,440 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 69.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($15,899 vs. $9,385)
Rochester College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College 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 Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 62 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Rochester College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Rochester College (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $300 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,111 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,403)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/