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Overview |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UIU | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Northern Michigan University?
- Upper Iowa University is 176.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at UIU than Northern Michigan University ($32,589.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than UIU ($17,346 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 23.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($9,644 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 174.8% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($25,788 vs. $9,385)
UIU vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Michigan University (1011) is 81 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Northern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Upper Iowa University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($22,292 vs. $24,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/