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Overview |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or TCNJ?
- Michigan Technological University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Michigan Tech than The College of New Jersey ($39,256.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than TCNJ ($18,235 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 17.3% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,058 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 36.3% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($16,114 vs. $11,826)
Michigan Tech vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 20 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Michigan Tech vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Michigan Technological University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $3,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/