- Both Northern Michigan University and Michigan Technological University (MTU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MTU has more expensive tuition of $41,340 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
- Northern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 74.37% than MTU (74.49%).
- MTU is larger with 7,063 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
| Northern Michigan University View More Rivals | Michigan Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Michigan | Rankings | #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marquette, MI | Location | Houghton, MI |
| Known as | MTU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,304 Michigan residents $18,800 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state |
| $11,600 Michigan residents $15,056 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state |
| $7,962 | Financial Aid | $13,579 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 74.37% | Acceptance Rate | 74.49% |
| 32.69% | Yield | 32.47% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,970 | Total Students | 7,063 |
| 6,434 | Undergraduate | 5,699 |
| 536 | Graduate | 1,364 |
| 575 | Online Enrollment | 320 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052) $6,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $6,757 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 296 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 396 Full-time 29 Part-time |
| 896 Full-time 124 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $74,954 for Faculties $55,000 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time |