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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $252 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,546 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 137.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Bethel University than Michigan Technological University ($41,110.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Bethel University ($18,235 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 4.9% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,490 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($24,586 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 80 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Michigan Technological University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,900)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($252 vs. $278)
- More Bethel University 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/