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Overview |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 6,970 students)
UAA vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 90.5% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at UAA than Northern Michigan University ($19,776.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Northern Michigan University ($15,609 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($11,910 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Alaska Anchorage (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($9,385 vs. $8,929)
UAA vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $10,500 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,400)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $3,588 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($18,704 vs. $22,292)
- UAA graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/