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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier University | 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 Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,523 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Northern Michigan University?
- Saint Xavier University is 193.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at Saint Xavier University than Northern Michigan University ($34,640.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Northern Michigan University ($11,302 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 1.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,780 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 218.4% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($29,886 vs. $9,385)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier University 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 Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 21 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier University 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 Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Xavier University is higher than Northern Michigan University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,022)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University 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/