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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Hamline University Kettering University Minnesota MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU| Michigan Technological University | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,088 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 138.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Augsburg College than Michigan Technological University ($41,284.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Augsburg College ($18,235 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 4.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,559 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 100.2% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($32,266 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 175 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is the same as at Augsburg College (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $52,000)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/