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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $277 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,295 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Michigan Technological University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Michigan Tech than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($39,256.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($18,235 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 7.7% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,058 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 66.4% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($16,114 vs. $9,685)
Michigan Tech vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 153 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Michigan Tech (93.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Michigan Technological University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,900)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/