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Michigan Tech CCSU ECSU Michigan State UNH Quinnipiac WestConn CMU WMU GVSU SHU Eastern Michigan University| Southern Connecticut State University | Northern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $230 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,970 students)
SCSU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 82.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at SCSU than Northern Michigan University ($19,358.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than SCSU ($17,346 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 18.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,910 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,385 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 93 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
SCSU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $958 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $23,250)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/