- Calvin University is a private school while Michigan Technological University (MTU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MTU has more expensive tuition of $41,340 than Calvin University ($38,670).
- MTU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.49% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- Calvin University has higher SAT scores of 1,245 than MTU (1,230).
- MTU is larger with 7,063 students than Calvin University (3,231 students).
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| Rankings | #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Houghton, MI |
| Known as | MTU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,670 | Undergraduate | $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state |
| $10,909 | Graduate | $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state |
| $23,594 | Financial Aid | $13,579 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 74.49% |
| 33.06% | Yield | 32.47% |
| 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 7,063 |
| 2,960 | Undergraduate | 5,699 |
| 271 | Graduate | 1,364 |
| 208 | Online Enrollment | 320 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $6,757 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 204 Full-time 141 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 396 Full-time 29 Part-time |
| 574 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time |