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Overview |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or WSU?
- Michigan Technological University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Michigan Tech than Wayne State University ($39,256.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Michigan Tech ($15,347 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,321 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($16,114 vs. $10,605)
Michigan Tech vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 137 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
Michigan Tech vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or WSU? 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 WSU and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Wayne State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $15,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,642 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,258 vs. $26,900)
- WSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/