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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $228 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Northwestern 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,253 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 99.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Michigan Tech than Northwestern College ($39,256.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Northwestern College ($18,235 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 13.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,644 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Northwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($20,487 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 105 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Northwestern College (92.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Northwestern College (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,070 vs. $26,900)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($228 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/