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Michigan State Carleton College Northern Michigan University Michigan Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas Minnesota Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue| Michigan Technological University | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | St Olaf | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 3,074 students)
Michigan Tech vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 215.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($56,970.00 vs. $18,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at St Olaf than Michigan Technological University ($56,970.00 vs. $41,022.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than St Olaf ($17,928 vs. $27,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 1.8% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($12,774 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 148.2% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($41,918 vs. $16,889)
Michigan Tech vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 75 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than St Olaf (52.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Michigan Technological University (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $12,300 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $53,700)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/