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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Purdue Kettering University MSOE WMU WSU University of Missouri-Kansas City UM-Dearborn CMU University of Missouri-Columbia| Michigan Technological University | Missouri University of Science and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Rolla, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 7,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #226 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | mst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $9,696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $28,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $14,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $13,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 6,311 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 5,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1173/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $24,563 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $253 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (7,080 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Missouri University of Science and Technology?
- Michigan Technological University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Michigan Tech than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($39,256.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Michigan Tech ($14,023 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 7.2% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,248 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Missouri University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Missouri University of Science and Technology ($16,114 vs. $13,779)
Michigan Tech vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Missouri University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri University of Science and Technology or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 54 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 (93.7%) than Missouri University of Science and Technology (81.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Missouri University of Science and Technology? 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology is higher than Michigan Technological University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $2,400 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $66,000)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($24,563 vs. $26,900)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/