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Michigan State JMU VCU Northern Michigan University CNU Michigan Mason Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU| Michigan Technological University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,757 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Mary Washington College?
- Michigan Technological University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Mary Washington ($39,256.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Mary Washington College ($18,235 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,058 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 78.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($16,114 vs. $9,046)
Michigan Tech vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 97 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Michigan Tech vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Michigan Technological University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,900)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Mary Washington College 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/