| Central Michigan vs. MTU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,095 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter89.82% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.43% |
| Lower11.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,488 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,403 |
| Larger10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,013 |
| Larger4,295 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,390 |
| Larger3,356 | Online Student Population | Smaller352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 867 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Lower$96,194 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,725 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.