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Rutgers Stevens Michigan State TCNJ Northern Michigan University Rutgers University-Newark Michigan Rowan University UMBC Penn State Northeastern RIT| Michigan Technological University | New Jersey Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 13,007 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $15,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $32,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $17,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 13,993 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 9,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | NJIT | ||
| 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 7,313 students)
Michigan Tech vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or NJIT?
- Michigan Technological University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Michigan Tech than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($41,022.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Michigan Tech ($16,736 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 17.4% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($12,774 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students is 3.3% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($17,447 vs. $16,889)
Michigan Tech vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 2 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than NJIT (66.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $1,200 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $66,000)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,900)
- NJIT graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/