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Annapolis Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan West Point Kettering University MSOE WMU Purdue WSU Colorado School of Mines UM-Dearborn| United States Air Force Academy | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $278 |
Diversity |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Michigan Tech than United States Air Force Academy ($39,256.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than United States Air Force Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($16,114 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/