| MTU vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
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|---|---|---|
#170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,392 Michigan Residents $41,340 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$23,867 Michigan Residents $24,929 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State |
| More$13,579 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier93.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.77% |
| Favorable18.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.54% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,063 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,403 |
| Smaller5,699 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,777 |
| Smaller1,364 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,626 |
| Smaller320 | Online Student Population | Larger3,726 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 425 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Lower$101,738 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$101,840 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.