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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of Minnesota-Duluth Missouri University of Science and Technology| Michigan Technological University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 902 students)
Michigan Tech vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 62% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $18,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Michigan Tech than Bethany Lutheran College ($41,022.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than BLC ($17,928 vs. $19,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 54.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($8,270 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($20,192 vs. $16,889)
Michigan Tech vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 133 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than BLC (51%)
Michigan Tech vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or BLC? 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 BLC and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $28,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- BLC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/