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Overview |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $230 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAFS | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | 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 UAFS based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,379 students)
UAFS vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 187.4% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Northern Michigan University than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,292.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Northern Michigan University ($10,705 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 23.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,645 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 13.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,385 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS 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 UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
UAFS vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (48% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($14,132 vs. $22,292)
- UAFS graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($146 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/