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Overview |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,970 students)
Southeastern vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Southeastern than Northern Michigan University ($18,255.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Northern Michigan University ($12,291 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 26.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,430 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,785 vs. $9,385)
Southeastern vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Southeastern vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,400)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,292)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/