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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,283 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 104.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Michigan Tech than Carroll University ($39,256.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Carroll University ($18,235 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 4.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,564 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($23,933 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 120 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Carroll University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $44,200)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/