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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 6,970 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Northern Michigan University?
- Michigan Technological University is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Michigan Tech than Northern Michigan University ($39,256.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Michigan University than Michigan Tech ($17,346 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Michigan University are 1.2% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,910 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Northern Michigan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($16,114 vs. $9,385)
Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 196 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Northern Michigan University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,608 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($22,292 vs. $26,900)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/