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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Augsburg College Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of St Thomas| Michigan Technological University | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $250 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,638 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 163.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Hamline University than Michigan Technological University ($45,540.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Hamline University ($18,235 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 7.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,213 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($33,013 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 80 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Michigan Technological University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,900)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($250 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/