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ISU Michigan State IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Northern Michigan University Michigan Illinois Miami| University of Iowa | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $278 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Michigan Tech | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 7,063 students)
Iowa vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Iowa ($39,256.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Iowa ($18,235 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 5.1% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,476 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 61.8% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($16,114 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 43 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Michigan Technological University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,900)
- Iowa graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($223 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/