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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $64,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $64,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $15,477 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $38,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $40,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 8,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 2,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $234 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Macalester 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 2,142 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 257.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($64,678.00 vs. $18,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Macalester College than Michigan Technological University ($64,678.00 vs. $41,022.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Macalester College ($17,928 vs. $38,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 21.2% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,774 vs. $15,477)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Macalester College (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 138.8% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($40,329 vs. $16,889)
Michigan Tech vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 151 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Macalester College (28.2%)
Michigan Tech vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Michigan Technological University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,900)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($234 vs. $278)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/