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Macalester College Michigan State Grinnell St Olaf Northern Michigan University Michigan Hamilton College Oberlin Middlebury Pomona WUSTL Colgate| Michigan Technological University | Carleton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $201 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Carleton College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,059 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 259.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Carleton College than Michigan Technological University ($62,244.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Carleton College ($18,235 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 32.6% lower than costs at Carleton College ($12,058 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Carleton College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 190.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($46,821 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 193 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Michigan Tech vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Carleton 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 Carleton College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Michigan Technological University (93% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $400 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $7,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,900)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/