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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| 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 | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Minnesota?
- Michigan Technological University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($39,256.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Michigan Tech ($16,018 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 1.4% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,894 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 41.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($16,114 vs. $11,388)
Michigan Tech vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 81 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Michigan Technological University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,900)
- Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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/