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Overview |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $248 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,396 students)
Michigan Tech vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Michigan Tech than Spring Arbor University ($39,256.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than SAU ($18,235 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 13.2% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,652 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($20,677 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 134 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than SAU (47.3%)
Michigan Tech vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or SAU? 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 SAU and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Spring Arbor University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,857 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,900)
- SAU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/