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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan CCSU WestConn SCSU Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn| Eastern Connecticut State University | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 7,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #245 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $18,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $41,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $12,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $16,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 12,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 10,935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1120/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 171.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.4% higher at Michigan Tech than Eastern Connecticut State University ($41,022.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than ECSU ($17,928 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 35.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,774 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Eastern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,889 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $19,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- ECSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/