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Dearborn, MI · Marquette, MI
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Northern Michigan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,492/yr | $14,085/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,211/yr | $7,697/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $21,474 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,284/yr | $7,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $7,997/yr | $11,051/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,630/yr | $16,324/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,529/yr | $22,268/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $13,274/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,241/yr | $11,292/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $720/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $2,178/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,040/yr | $27,841/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,640/yr | $14,277/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $32,896/yr | $19,773/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 46% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 84% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1255 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1115 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 20–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,373 | 6,922 |
| Students accepted | 7,254 | 4,842 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,157 | 1,551 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 62% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 58% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,649/yr | $47,107/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,993–$91,490 | $29,421–$67,562 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 13% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 49% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,389/yr | $37,996/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 35% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,847/yr | $43,141/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 22% · Computer & Information Sciences 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering-Related Fields — $110,914/yr | Construction Management — $75,226/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 47% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,952 | 6,556 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,917 | 725 |
| Average professor pay | $11,247/mo | $9,306/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $25,334 | $55,242 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Marquette, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1959 | 1899 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.9% | 1% |
| Men | 52% | 39% |
| Women | 48% | 61% |
| White students | 63% | 84% |
| Black students | 8.2% | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.8% | 4.4% |
| Asian students | 11% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 15% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,893/yr | $8,369/yr |
| Endowment | $93.2M | $19.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 3,155 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,592/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,990/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 237 | 483 |
| Athletic scholarships | $43,500 | $5.2M |
| Athletics budget | $2.3M | $16.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.4M | $16.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $6,919 | $256,337 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.