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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Oakland?
- Michigan Technological University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Michigan Tech than Oakland University ($39,256.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Michigan Tech ($15,161 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 7.7% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,192 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 65.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($16,114 vs. $9,755)
Michigan Tech vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 137 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Oakland University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Oakland graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/