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Overview |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1040/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $171 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,842 students)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or SUNYIT?
- Michigan Technological University is 144.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at Michigan Tech than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($39,256.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Michigan Tech ($13,799 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 16.2% lower than costs at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($12,058 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 69.7% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($16,114 vs. $9,497)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 66 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $12,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,900)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($171 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/