| MTU vs. OU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #220 in National Universities #13 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$17,167 Michigan Residents $24,735 Out-of-State |
| expensive$25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,960 Michigan Residents $24,648 Out-of-State |
| More$15,095 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,773 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT- |
| Easier92.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.84% |
| Lower12.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.68% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller7,403 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,768 |
| Smaller6,013 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,587 |
| Smaller1,390 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,181 |
| Smaller352 | Online Student Population | Larger1,399 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,694) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 454 | Number of faculty | 1,129 |
| Higher$106,725 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$94,743 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.