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Michigan WSU GVSU IU Penn State CMU ISU Northern Michigan University Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Michigan State than Michigan Technological University ($41,778.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Michigan State ($18,235 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,990 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($16,114 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 48 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Michigan Technological University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Michigan State graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $60,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,484 vs. $26,900)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/