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Overview |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 6,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $13,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $13,456 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $12,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $11,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 8,870 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 6,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 6,130 students)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or UM-Flint?
- Michigan Technological University is 35% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Michigan Flint ($41,022.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Michigan Tech ($12,344 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($12,774 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Michigan Flint (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 47.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($16,889 vs. $11,448)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 215 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
Michigan Tech vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or UM-Flint? 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-Flint and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Michigan Flint (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,500 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $42,500)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/