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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan South Dakota State University Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of Minnesota-Duluth| Michigan Technological University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $242 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Dakota State | ||
| 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 Dakota State based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 3,508 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Dakota State?
- Michigan Technological University is 137.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.7% higher at Michigan Tech than Dakota State University ($41,022.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Dakota State ($17,928 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($8,990 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Dakota State University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 220.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($16,889 vs. $5,263)
Michigan Tech vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 160 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Michigan Tech (87.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Dakota State University (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,900)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/