- Both Michigan Technological University (MTU) and Michigan State University (MSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than MTU ($41,340).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 71.55% than MTU (74.49%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than MTU (1,230).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than MTU (7,063 students).
Michigan Technological University View More Rivals | Michigan State University View More Rivals | |
| #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houghton, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
MTU| Known as | MSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $13,579 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 74.49% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 32.35% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,063 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 5,699 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 1,364 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 320 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $66,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $6,757 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 29 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |