Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, there are 4 four years (or high) schools and 1 2-4 years schools .
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Alpena Community College | Alpena, MI | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,184 for State residents and $15,123 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 73.46% and graduation rate is 37.80%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
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Alpena Community College | $7,800 / $7,800 | - | 43% | 14:1 | 1,536 |
Lake Michigan College | $7,500 / $7,500 | - | 21% | 13:1 | 2,543 |
Northern Michigan University | $13,304 / $18,800 | 70.55% | 52% | 18:1 | 6,970 |
Northwestern Michigan College | $10,076 / $12,762 | - | 24% | 11:1 | 3,098 |
Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 / $28,752 | 76.37% | 49% | 16:1 | 7,147 |
Average | $10,184 / $15,123 | 73.46% | 37.80% | 14.40:1 | 4,259 |