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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan South Dakota State University Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of Minnesota-Duluth| Michigan Technological University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 7,313 students)
Michigan Tech vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or USD?
- Michigan Technological University is 132.5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.6% higher at Michigan Tech than University of South Dakota ($41,022.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than USD ($17,928 vs. $18,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 41% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,060 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of South Dakota (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 202.7% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($16,889 vs. $5,580)
Michigan Tech vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 158 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Michigan Tech (87.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or USD? 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 USD and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of South Dakota (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $17,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- USD graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/