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Overview |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $208 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 630 students)
Michigan Tech vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Michigan Technological University is 35% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.5% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Minnesota Rochester ($39,256.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Michigan Tech ($12,613 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,058 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($16,114 vs. $11,833)
Michigan Tech vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 97 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Michigan Tech.
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $7,800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,900)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/