| Northern Michigan vs. MSU |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region V Universities #10 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,304 Michigan Residents $18,800 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,600 Michigan Residents $15,056 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,962 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter70.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.95% |
| Favorable32.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,970 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller6,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Smaller536 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
| Smaller575 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 415 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$78,692 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.