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Overview |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Michigan than Michigan Technological University ($55,002.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Michigan ($18,235 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,058 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($16,114 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 177 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Michigan Technological University (90% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $8,400 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $66,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,900)
- Michigan graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($207 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/