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Overview |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,607 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uaf.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,240 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,824 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,650 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,450 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,975 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 29% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 6,607 students)
University of Alaska Fairbanks vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Fairbanks or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 177.2% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Fairbanks for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $6,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Alaska Fairbanks ($39,256.00 vs. $19,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Fairbanks than Michigan Tech ($9,450 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 13.2% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,650 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Alaska Fairbanks (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 85.1% larger than aid received University of Alaska Fairbanks ($16,114 vs. $8,704)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Fairbanks or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or University of Alaska Fairbanks .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 149 points higher than at University of Alaska Fairbanks (1058)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Alaska Fairbanks (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of Alaska Fairbanks (3.4)
University of Alaska Fairbanks vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Alaska Fairbanks (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,800 more per year than University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks students graduate with a $9,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($16,975 vs. $26,900)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($175 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alaska Fairbanks students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/