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Caltech UCSB Michigan State San Diego State UCSC UCSD UC Davis UW-Seattle California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona Northern Michigan University UCI| California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | 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
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 7,063 students)
Cal Poly vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 201.2% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at Michigan Tech than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($39,256.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Cal Poly ($18,235 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 36.4% lower than costs at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($12,058 vs. $16,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 60.1% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($16,114 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (1259) is 52 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Cal Poly is higher than Michigan Technological University (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn on average $3,400 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($69,400 vs. $66,000)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $8,234 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($18,666 vs. $26,900)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $278)
- More Cal Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/