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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 | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 518 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Northland College?
- Northland College is 129.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Northland College than Michigan Technological University ($39,719.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Northland College ($18,235 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 24.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,688 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($29,780 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 89 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Michigan Tech vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Northland 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 Northland College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Northland College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $34,900)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $43 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $26,943)
- Northland College and Michigan Tech graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($278 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/