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Overview |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $278 |
Diversity |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 7,063 students)
UIC vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 57.7% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Michigan Tech than University of Illinois at Chicago ($39,256.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Michigan Tech ($10,384 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,058 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($16,114 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 115 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,900)
- UIC graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/