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Overview |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $289 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 3,533 students)
Michigan Tech vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 170.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($48,864.00 vs. $18,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at St. Kate's than Michigan Technological University ($48,864.00 vs. $41,022.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than St. Kate's ($17,928 vs. $22,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 9.8% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,636 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Michigan Technological University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 114.4% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($36,206 vs. $16,889)
Michigan Tech vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 175 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Michigan Tech (87.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is the same as at St Catherine University (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $15,900 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $50,100)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/