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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn CMU University of Minnesota-Duluth Missouri University of Science and Technology| Michigan Technological University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,086 students)
Michigan Tech vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 92% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Michigan Tech than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($39,256.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than WLC ($18,235 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 6% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,380 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($23,128 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 106 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Michigan Tech (93.7%)
Michigan Tech vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or WLC? 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 WLC and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $23,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- WLC 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 WLC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/