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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU| University of New Orleans | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 7,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #245 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $18,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $41,022 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $12,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $16,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 12,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 10,935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNO | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UNO | 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
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (7,313 students vs. 6,601 students)
UNO vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 196.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($18,074.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.5% higher at Michigan Tech than University of New Orleans ($41,022.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Michigan Tech ($11,190 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 4.9% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($12,174 vs. $12,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of New Orleans (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 56.1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($16,889 vs. $10,822)
UNO vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 173 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of New Orleans (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $10,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,900)
- UNO graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($170 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/