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Michigan State University of Missouri-Columbia Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU University of Missouri-Kansas City UM-Dearborn CMU| Michigan Technological University | Truman State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $234 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,960 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Truman State?
- Michigan Technological University is 99% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Michigan Tech than Truman State University ($39,256.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Michigan Tech ($13,993 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($9,936 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Truman State University ($16,114 vs. $9,961)
Michigan Tech vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 39 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Michigan Technological University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,656 vs. $26,900)
- Truman State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($234 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/