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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,313 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,074 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,022 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,774 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,889 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,434 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 10,935 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $200 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 7,313 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Western Washington University?
- Michigan Technological University is 126% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Michigan Tech than Western Washington University ($41,022.00 vs. $26,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Western Washington University ($17,928 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 16.8% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($12,774 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Western Washington University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 139.9% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($16,889 vs. $7,041)
Michigan Tech vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 93 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Michigan Tech (87.9%)
Michigan Tech vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Michigan Technological University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $7,487 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($19,413 vs. $26,900)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($200 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/