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Overview |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 43% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $155 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 7,313 students)
Michigan Tech vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or UW-Seattle?
- Michigan Technological University is 56.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($41,022.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Michigan Tech ($11,023 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 40.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,774 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (97% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 17.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($16,889 vs. $14,390)
Michigan Tech vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 51 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Michigan Technological University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $200 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,900)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/