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Overview |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,279 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,279 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,209 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,447 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 547 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5%Open | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 891 students)
Cleary College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or Michigan Tech?
- Cleary University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Michigan Tech than Cleary University ($39,256.00 vs. $22,279.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Cleary College ($18,235 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 17.8% lower than costs at Cleary University ($12,058 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Cleary University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 90.8% larger than aid received Cleary University ($16,114 vs. $8,447)
Cleary College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 257 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Cleary College (67.5%)
Cleary College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary College or Michigan Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Michigan Tech and Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Cleary University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Cleary College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $54,900)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $3,327 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $30,227)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($278 vs. $312)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/