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