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Overview |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $278 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,063 students)
UMBC vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 91% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,256.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Michigan Tech ($17,692 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,058 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 81.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($16,114 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 2 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming UMBC students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,900)
- UMBC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($219 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/