- Northern Michigan University is a public school while Hope College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Hope College has more expensive tuition of $40,420 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
- Hope College has tighter acceptance rate of 73.63% than Northern Michigan University (74.37%).
- Northern Michigan University is larger with 6,970 students than Hope College (3,251 students).
| Northern Michigan University View More Rivals | Hope College View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Michigan | Rankings | #84 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Marquette, MI | Location | Holland, MI |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,304 Michigan residents $18,800 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $40,420 |
| $11,600 Michigan residents $15,056 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,962 | Financial Aid | $19,771 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 74.37% | Acceptance Rate | 73.63% |
| 32.69% | Yield | 24.17% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,970 | Total Students | 3,251 |
| 6,434 | Undergraduate | 3,251 |
| 536 | Graduate | 0 |
| 575 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052) $6,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,595) $5,320 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,580 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 296 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 896 Full-time 124 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 658 Full-time 228 Part-time |
| $74,954 for Faculties $55,000 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,852 for Faculties $60,588 Part-time |