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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Wisconsin?
- Michigan Technological University is 86.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Wisconsin Madison ($39,256.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Michigan Tech ($13,376 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,058 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 44.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($16,114 vs. $11,171)
Michigan Tech vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 93 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Michigan Technological University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,900)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/