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Overview |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $266 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or UM-Dearborn?
- Michigan Technological University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Michigan Dearborn ($39,256.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Michigan Tech ($12,444 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 33.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,048 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 49.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($16,114 vs. $10,761)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 102 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $13,200 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,900)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/