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Overview |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 182.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at University of St Thomas than Michigan Technological University ($48,930.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than University of St Thomas ($18,235 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,058 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 100.3% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($32,284 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 5 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
Michigan Tech vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Michigan Technological University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/