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Overview |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Michigan Tech?
- Alma College is 162.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Alma College than Michigan Technological University ($45,346.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Alma College ($18,235 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 4.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,058 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($34,736 vs. $16,114)
Alma College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 97 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Michigan Technological University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $48,300)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/