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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of Minnesota-Duluth Missouri University of Science and Technology| Michigan Technological University | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $239 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 880 students)
Michigan Tech vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or MLC?
- Martin Luther College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($17,420.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at Michigan Tech than Martin Luther College ($39,256.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than MLC ($18,235 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 75.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($6,880 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 155.7% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($16,114 vs. $6,301)
Michigan Tech vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 62 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than MLC (83.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or MLC? 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 MLC and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Michigan Technological University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $28,000 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,900)
- MLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($239 vs. $278)
- More MLC 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/