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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 | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,882 students)
Michigan Tech vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 144.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at SNC than Michigan Technological University ($42,304.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than SNC ($18,235 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 1.2% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($12,058 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($28,627 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 82 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
Michigan Tech vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or SNC? 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 SNC and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Michigan Technological University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $15,100 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $50,900)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/