| NMC vs. Central Michigan |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in Michigan Community Colleges | Rankings* | #218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,076 Michigan Residents $12,762 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,703 Michigan Residents $14,190 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $16,392 Michigan Residents $16,293 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,064 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT 24 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 78.95% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.86% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,098 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,557 |
| Smaller3,098 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,401 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,156 |
| Smaller873 | Online Student Population | Larger3,086 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower24% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 320 | Number of faculties | 952 |
| Lower$77,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,172 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.