- Both Northern Michigan University and University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- UM-Dearborn has more expensive tuition of $31,360 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
- UM-Dearborn has tighter acceptance rate of 64.28% than Northern Michigan University (74.37%).
- UM-Dearborn is larger with 8,223 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
| Northern Michigan University View More Rivals | University of Michigan-Dearborn View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Michigan | Rankings | #26 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marquette, MI | Location | Dearborn, MI |
| Known as | UM-Dearborn | |
| 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,304 Michigan residents $18,800 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,944 Michigan residents $31,360 out-of-state |
| $11,600 Michigan residents $15,056 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,956 Michigan residents $28,560 out-of-state |
| $7,962 | Financial Aid | $10,346 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 74.37% | Acceptance Rate | 64.28% |
| 32.69% | Yield | 30.02% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,970 | Total Students | 8,223 |
| 6,434 | Undergraduate | 6,116 |
| 536 | Graduate | 2,107 |
| 575 | Online Enrollment | 1,348 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052) $6,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 296 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 354 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| 896 Full-time 124 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 832 Full-time 181 Part-time |
| $74,954 for Faculties $55,000 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,472 for Faculties $72,865 Part-time |