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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,970 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 136.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Southern University and A & M College ($17,292.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Northern Michigan University ($16,959 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 27.2% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,366 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,385 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 100 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Northern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,000)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $8,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,292 vs. $30,750)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($230 vs. $317)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/