- Michigan Technological University (MTU) is a public school while University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MTU has more expensive tuition of $41,340 than UDM ($32,300).
- UDM has tighter acceptance rate of 64.71% than MTU (74.49%).
- MTU has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than UDM (1,080).
- MTU is larger with 7,063 students than UDM (5,360 students).
Michigan Technological University View More Rivals | University of Detroit Mercy View More Rivals | |
| #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan | Rankings | #18 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Houghton, MI | Location | Detroit, MI |
MTU| Known as | UDM | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,300 |
| $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,250 |
| $13,579 | Financial Aid | $19,545 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 74.49% | Acceptance Rate | 64.71% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 19.76% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,063 | Total Students | 5,360 |
| 5,699 | Undergraduate | 3,156 |
| 1,364 | Graduate | 2,204 |
| 320 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $66,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,700 |
| 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: 965) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 29 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 859 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,968 for Faculties $63,241 Part-time |