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Overview |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,231 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,240 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,617 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,652 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,021 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 14,114 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Maine | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | 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
- University of Maine is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (12,231 students vs. 7,063 students)
University of Maine vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than University of Maine for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Maine ($39,256.00 vs. $33,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Michigan Tech ($17,617 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 0.1% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($12,050 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Maine (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 27.4% larger than aid received University of Maine ($16,114 vs. $12,652)
University of Maine vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine 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 Maine .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 117 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Maine (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Michigan Tech (93.7%)
University of Maine vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine 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 Maine.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Maine (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $19,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $46,700)
- University of Maine students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,900)
- University of Maine graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/