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Overview |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washburn University | 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 | 3.46 | 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 |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $230 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Washburn University than Northern Michigan University ($20,328.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Northern Michigan University ($12,473 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 18.6% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,040 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 20% larger than aid received Washburn University ($9,385 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University 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 Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
Washburn University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Washburn University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,400)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $5,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($16,900 vs. $22,292)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($174 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/