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Michigan State TU Northern Michigan University Michigan Frostburg State University UMES Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn| Salisbury University | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 7,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #245 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $18,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $41,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $12,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $16,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 12,434 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 10,935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $278 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.9% higher at Michigan Tech than Salisbury University ($41,022.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Salisbury ($17,928 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,774 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 106.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($16,889 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Michigan Tech (87.9%)
Salisbury vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Michigan Technological University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,900)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/