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Overview |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | |||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Northern Michigan University?
- University of Michigan Flint is 7% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at UM-Flint than Northern Michigan University ($24,882.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Northern Michigan University ($10,840 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 12.1% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,628 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 42.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($13,389 vs. $9,385)
UM-Flint vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 19 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than University of Michigan Flint (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $4,100 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/