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Michigan State Iowa ISU Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU| University of Northern Iowa | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 7,063 students)
UNI vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Northern Iowa ($39,256.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Michigan Tech ($15,782 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 29.1% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,343 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 151.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($16,114 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 157 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Michigan Tech (93.7%)
UNI vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Michigan Technological University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $18,300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,900)
- UNI graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($213 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/