| MTU vs. Lake Superior State |
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|---|---|---|
#170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,890 Michigan Residents $14,890 Out-of-State |
| $25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$15,095 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,990 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 92.43% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 12.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger7,403 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,567 |
| Larger6,013 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,551 |
| Larger1,390 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller16 |
| Larger352 | Online Student Population | Smaller128 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 916) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 454 | Number of faculty | 145 |
| Higher$106,725 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,003 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.