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Overview |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Andrews University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | 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
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Michigan Tech?
- Andrews University is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Michigan Tech than Andrews University ($39,256.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Andrews University ($18,235 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 27.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,474 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($18,557 vs. $16,114)
Andrews University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 116 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Andrews University (91.3%)
Andrews University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Andrews University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $43,700)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University 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/